Moving to Cabo Verde from Jordan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Jordan and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan 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
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan 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
Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde 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
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in unemployment rate.
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
Jordan 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amman | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
Jordan Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Jordan and Cabo Verde.
Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?
Jordan performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Jordan?
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in suicide rate. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
