Moving to Cabo Verde from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
CV
16.5

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
CV
44.6

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

FJ
37.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
CV
1.3t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
CV
$8,200

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
CV
23.5

Fiji 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.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Praia
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Suva Praia
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Fiji

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

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?

Fiji performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Fiji?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ CV
Population 943,737 596,707
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911