Moving to Singapore from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Singapore, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
SG
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
SG
1.9

Singapore 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
SG
$6,551
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
SG
26.0

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CV
59.0
SG
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
SG
9.8t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Singapore 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
SG
37.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
SG
83.1%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Singapore leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
SG
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
SG
$127,500

Singapore 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
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
SG
1.6

Singapore 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Singapore
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
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Month Praia Singapore
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Singapore

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

Singapore passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Singapore 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 Singapore?

Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Singapore safe for expats?

Singapore performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV SG
Population 596,707 5,921,231
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages Portuguese Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +238 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999