Moving to United States from Cabo Verde
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cabo Verde to United States — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cabo Verde to United States, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°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 United States, based on official data.
people moved from Cabo Verde to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Cabo Verde
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cabo Verde to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
United States generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.
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
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index.
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 United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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 | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Praia | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from United States?
Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 37.8 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 United States safe for expats?
United States generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde. About 63% of people in United States feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in United States compared to Cabo Verde?
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).
What's the weather like in United States compared to Cabo Verde?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language in United States is English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.
