Moving to Cabo Verde from Lebanon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
CV
16.5

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
CV
44.6

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

LB
59.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
CV
1.3t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
CV
57.2%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
CV
$8,200

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
CV
23.5

Lebanon 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.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Praia
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Beirut Praia
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Lebanon performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Lebanon?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lebanon leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB CV
Population 5,296,814 596,707
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic, French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112