Moving to Cabo Verde from Libya

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
CV
16.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LY
54.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
CV
1.3t

Libya 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

LY
4.8
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
CV
23.5

Libya performs better than Cabo Verde 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.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Praia
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Tripoli Praia
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Libya

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

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?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Libya?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in suicide rate. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Libya, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

LY CV
Population 7,137,931 596,707
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +238
Time zones 1 1