Moving to Romania from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cabo Verde to Romania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cabo Verde to Romania, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
82 ↑ 1267% vs 2015

people born in Cabo Verde live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

Top countries of origin for Romania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cabo Verde and Romania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CV
7.0
RO
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
RO
9.6

Romania 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
$617
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CV
7.3
RO
36.2

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
RO
3.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
8.3
RO
35.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
59.7%
RO
7.6%

Romania performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
11.9%
RO
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$5,796
RO
$22,538

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CV
76.2 yrs
RO
76.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
10.6
RO
6.0

Romania generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

Weather in Romania vs Cabo Verde

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Bucharest
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Praia Bucharest
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Can you move from Cabo Verde to Romania?

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Romania passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Romania?

With 35.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cabo Verde and Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Cabo Verde?

Romania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 7.3 in Cabo Verde. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV RO
Population 527,326 19,020,271
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Portuguese Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112