Moving to Pakistan from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cabo Verde to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
PK
11.9

Pakistan performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
PK
10.8

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
PK
0.8t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Pakistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
PK
162.1%

Cabo Verde performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
PK
$5,600

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
PK
54.0

Cabo Verde performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Islamabad
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Praia Islamabad
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Pakistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Cabo Verde?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV PK
Population 596,707 242,923,845
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Portuguese English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15