Moving to Cabo Verde from Israel

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Israel 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

IL
1.6
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IL
80%
CV
52%

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
CV
44.6

Israel 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

IL
15.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
CV
1.3t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
CV
$8,200

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
CV
23.5

Israel 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Praia
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Jerusalem Praia
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Israel

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

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 Israel and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL CV
Population 8,914,885 596,707
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100