Moving to Peru from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Peru.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
PE
5.7
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CV
52%
PE
39%

Peru generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
PE
16.2

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
PE
2.0t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
PE
7.2%

Peru performs significantly better than Cabo Verde 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
PE
$15,100

Peru performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
PE
10.8

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Peru 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Lima
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Praia Lima
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Peru.
Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Peru safe for expats?

Peru generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 39% of people in Peru feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in suicide rate. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV PE
Population 596,707 32,275,736
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages Portuguese Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105