Moving to Cabo Verde from Indonesia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Indonesia to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Indonesia 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 89°F in Jakarta, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Indonesia to Cabo Verde.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Weather in Cabo Verde vs Indonesia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jakarta | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
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| Month | Jakarta | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
Data:
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Can you move from Indonesia to Cabo Verde?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.
Indonesia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 8.3 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?
Indonesia performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Indonesia. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Indonesia?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 5.2 in Indonesia. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Indonesia?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 89°F in Jakarta. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jakarta gets 65.2 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.
