Moving to Cabo Verde from Georgia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Georgia to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Georgia to Cabo Verde, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
370 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

How Georgia and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
CV
11.8%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
CV
70.0%

Georgia performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs

Georgia performs better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Praia
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Atlanta Praia
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Working remotely from Cabo Verde's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Georgia and Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Georgia?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Georgia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

CV
Population 9,687,653 596,707
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +238
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911