Moving to Yemen from Cabo Verde

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cabo Verde to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Yemen

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CV
6.2
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
YE
29.8

Cabo Verde performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CV
$616
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
YE
2.9

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen 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
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
YE
0.3t

Cabo Verde generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CV
5.8
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
YE
169.8%

Cabo Verde performs better than Yemen 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%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
YE
$2,500

Cabo Verde performs better than Yemen 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
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
YE
46.5

Cabo Verde performs better than Yemen 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 Yemen. To live, work, or study long-term in Yemen, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Yemen's immigration authority.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Yemen passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Yemen?

With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Yemen 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 Yemen.

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

Share this

At a Glance

CV YE
Population 596,707 30,984,689
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +967
Time zones 1 1