Moving to Cabo Verde from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Italy to Cabo Verde, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
430 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Italy live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Italy 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

IT
0.6
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IT
61%
CV
52%

Italy performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
CV
1.3t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
CV
57.2%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
CV
$8,200

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
CV
23.5

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Praia
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Rome Praia
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Italy

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

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 Italy and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Italy?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT CV
Population 61,095,551 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Catalan, Italian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112