Moving to Cabo Verde from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
43 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Ghana 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 Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

GH
83%
CV
52%

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
CV
44.6

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GH
89.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
CV
1.3t

Ghana generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GH
0.6
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
CV
$8,200

Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
CV
23.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Praia
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Accra Praia
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Ghana?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

GH CV
Population 33,107,275 596,707
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112