Moving to Virgin Islands from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Virgin Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Virgin Islands compared to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
VI
49.6

Cabo Verde performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
VI
0.0t

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
VI
8.8
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

CV
70.0%
VI
64.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CV
12.0%
VI
12.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
VI
$46,200

Virgin Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CV
73.8 yrs
VI
80.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
VI
7.7

Virgin Islands performs significantly better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Virgin Islands

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Virgin Islands?

Connectivity is usually fine (Virgin Islands: 8.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Virgin Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Virgin Islands safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs better than Virgin Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Virgin Islands is 49.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

What language do they speak in Virgin Islands?

The official language in Virgin Islands is English. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV VI
Population596,707105,413
CurrencyCape Verdean Escudo (CVE)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesPortugueseEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+238+1340
Time zones11