Moving to Cabo Verde from Greece

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
CV
16.5

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
CV
44.6

Greece 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

GR
23.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
CV
1.3t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
CV
57.2%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
CV
$8,200

Greece 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
CV
23.5

Greece 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.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Praia
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Athens Praia
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Greece

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

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 Greece and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR CV
Population 10,533,871 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Greek Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112