Moving to Mexico from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
Considering a move from Cabo Verde to Mexico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Cabo Verde to Mexico.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Cabo Verde.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Mexico leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Mexico performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Praia | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
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| Month | Praia | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Mexico. To live, work, or study long-term in Mexico, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mexico's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa Required
Mexico passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mexico?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mexico safe for expats?
Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 38% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in health coverage index. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in Mexico compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mexico?
The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
