Moving to Cabo Verde from India

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from India to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from India to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from India to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
CV
16.5

India 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

IN
$346
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
CV
44.6

India 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

IN
83.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than India across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IN
2.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
CV
$8,200

India 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

IN
67.2 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than India 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.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Praia
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Delhi Praia
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

India performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to India?

India 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 7.3 in India. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN CV
Population 1,389,637,446 596,707
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112