Moving to Cabo Verde from Kenya
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kenya to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kenya to Cabo Verde.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Cabo Verde across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Kenya generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.
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
Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
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 | Nairobi | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
Kenya Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: 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?
Kenya generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Kenya?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
