Moving to Cabo Verde from China

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from China to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from China to Cabo Verde.

Living there in 2020
23

people born in China live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

CN
0.5
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CN
91%
CV
52%

China 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

CN
$1,487
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CN
25.2
CV
44.6

China 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

CN
64.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CN
9.3t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CN
41.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CN
41.5%
CV
57.2%

China performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CN
4.7%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CN
76.1 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
CV
23.5

China generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Beijing Rain: 22.8 in/yr (578 mm)
64° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beijing Praia
Jan–Mar 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Beijing Praia
Jan 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: China Meteorological Administration China Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting China

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

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?

China 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 0.5 in China. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to China?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 25.2 in China. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN CV
Population 1,410,539,758 596,707
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Chinese Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +86 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110