Moving to Cabo Verde from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
CV
16.5

Czech Republic performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
CV
1.3t

Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde 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

CZ
38.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
CV
57.2%

Czech Republic 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

CZ
2.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
CV
$8,200

Czech Republic 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

CZ
79.7 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
CV
23.5

Czech Republic 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.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Praia
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Prague Praia
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

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?

Czech Republic performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Czech Republic?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ CV
Population 10,705,384 596,707
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Czech, Slovak Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112