Moving to Cabo Verde from Cameroon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cameroon to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cameroon to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
CV
16.5

Cameroon performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
CV
44.6

Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
CV
1.3t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Cameroon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Cameroon 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.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Praia
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Yaounde Praia
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 5.8 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 Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Cameroon?

Cameroon 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 1.3 in Cameroon. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM CV
Population 29,321,637 596,707
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112