Moving to Cabo Verde from Cambodia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cambodia to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 90°F in Phnom Penh, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

KH
1.8
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
CV
16.5

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KH
$350
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
CV
44.6

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KH
60.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
CV
1.3t

Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde 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

KH
3.0
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
CV
$8,200

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
CV
23.5

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Praia
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Praia
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Cambodia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cabo Verde?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cabo Verde: 5.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cabo Verde offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Cambodia?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH CV
Population 16,713,015 596,707
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Khmer Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117