Moving to Slovenia from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 79°F in Praia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cabo Verde to Slovenia.

Moved in 2023
1

people moved from Cabo Verde to Slovenia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
SI
5.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
SI
33.3

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
SI
6.3t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
SI
$48,100

Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
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Month Praia Ljubljana
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV SI
Population 596,707 2,101,208
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112