Moving to Cabo Verde from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana 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 Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
CV
16.5

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GY
52.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
CV
1.3t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
CV
57.2%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
CV
$8,200

Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Praia
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Georgetown Praia
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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?

Guyana generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Guyana?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

GY CV
Population 789,683 596,707
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +238
Time zones 1 1