Moving to Cabo Verde from Liberia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liberia to Cabo Verde? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
CV
16.5

Liberia 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

LR
$233
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
CV
44.6

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
CV
1.3t

Liberia generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LR
0.3
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
CV
$8,200

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
CV
23.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Liberia passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Liberia without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cabo Verde: 5.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cabo Verde offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Liberia performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Liberia?

Liberia 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 1.8 in Liberia. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

LR CV
Population 5,358,483 596,707
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +238
Time zones 1 1