Moving to Portugal from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to Portugal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cabo Verde to Portugal. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lisbon averages 69°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Cabo Verde to Portugal, based on official data.
people moved from Cabo Verde to Portugal · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to Portugal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.
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
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Portugal 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
Portugal 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
Portugal performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Portugal generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.
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 | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
View all months
| Month | Praia | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) |
Instituto Português do Mar e da AtmosferaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and Portugal. To live, work, or study long-term in Portugal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Portugal's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Portugal
Visa Required
Portugal passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Portugal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Portugal has 43.5 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 Portugal safe for expats?
Portugal performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.
How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Cabo Verde?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in Portugal compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Portugal?
Both Cabo Verde and Portugal share the same official language: Portuguese.
