Moving to Cabo Verde from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
CV
52%

Lithuania performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
CV
44.6

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

LT
39.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
CV
1.3t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
CV
57.2%

Lithuania performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
CV
$8,200

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
CV
23.5

Lithuania 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.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Praia
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Vilnius Praia
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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?

Lithuania performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Lithuania?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT CV
Population 2,683,546 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Lithuanian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112