Moving to Cabo Verde from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
CV
16.5

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
CV
44.6

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

KZ
68.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
CV
57.2%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
CV
$8,200

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
CV
23.5

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Praia
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Astana Praia
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Kazakhstan?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ CV
Population 19,398,331 596,707
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +238
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112