Moving to Cabo Verde from Egypt

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Egypt 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 Egypt.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
CV
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
CV
16.5

Egypt 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

EG
$905
CV
$617
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.7
CV
7.3

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EG
105.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
CV
1.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EG
11.7
CV
8.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EG
141.2%
CV
59.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
6.8%
CV
11.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$3,086
CV
$5,796

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

EG
71.8 yrs
CV
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
20.8
CV
10.6

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

Weather in Cabo Verde vs Egypt

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Praia
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Cairo Praia
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Can you move from Egypt to Cabo Verde?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Egypt

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

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?

Egypt performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Egypt?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in suicide rate. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 6.7 in Egypt. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG CV
Population 118,365,995 527,326
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +20 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122 —