Moving to Cabo Verde from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FK
27.8
CV
5.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FK
99.0%
CV
70.0%

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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

FK
1.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FK
$70,800
CV
$8,200

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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

FK
77.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) performs better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

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?

With 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cabo Verde can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and Cabo Verde.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FK CV
Population 3,198 596,707
Currency Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +500 +238
Time zones 1 1