Moving to Cabo Verde from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Germany to Cabo Verde.

Living there in 2020
69 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Germany 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DE
0.8
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

DE
72%
CV
52%

Germany 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

DE
$8,826
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
CV
44.6

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

DE
15.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
CV
1.3t

Germany 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

DE
45.0
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
CV
57.2%

Germany 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

DE
3.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
CV
$8,200

Germany 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

DE
81.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
CV
23.5

Germany 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.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Praia
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Berlin Praia
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Germany

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

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?

Germany 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 Germany. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Germany?

Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE CV
Population 84,316,622 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages German Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112