Moving to Cabo Verde from Kentucky

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Kentucky to Cabo Verde, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
370 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

KY
38.2%
CV
11.8%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

KY
87.4%
CV
70.0%

Kentucky performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KY
3.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KY
$50,135
CV
$8,200

Kentucky performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

KY
73.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Kentucky across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bowling Green Rain: 49.9 in/yr (1267 mm)
69° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bowling Green Praia
Jan–Mar 52°/31°F (11°/-1°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/55°F (25°/13°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/38°F (15°/3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Bowling Green Praia
Jan 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 50°/30°F (10.0°/-1.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 60°/37°F (15.4°/2.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 70°/46°F (20.9°/7.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.8°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (30.1°/17.7°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 89°/68°F (31.9°/19.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 89°/66°F (31.6°/18.9°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.4°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 59°/38°F (15.2°/3.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 48°/29°F (8.8°/-1.6°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Cabo Verde. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Kentucky?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Kentucky across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 69°F in Bowling Green. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bowling Green gets 49.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Kentucky, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

CV
Population 4,339,367 596,707
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +238
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911