Moving to Cabo Verde from Chile

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.3
CV
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CL
32%
CV
52%

Chile generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
CV
$617
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CL
33.3
CV
7.3

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde 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

CL
18.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
CV
1.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CL
23.7
CV
8.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
CV
59.7%

Chile performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CL
9.0%
CV
11.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$17,995
CV
$5,796

Chile performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CL
81.4 yrs
CV
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
5.8
CV
10.6

Chile performs better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Praia
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Santiago Praia
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Chile

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

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: 8.3 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?

Chile generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Chile. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Chile?

Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 33.3 in Chile. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL CV
Population 19,859,921 527,326
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +238
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131 —