Moving to Cabo Verde from Mexico

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mexico to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mexico to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mexico to Cabo Verde, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Mexico live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mexico and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MX
26.1
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MX
38%
CV
52%

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
CV
44.6

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MX
30.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
CV
1.3t

Mexico 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

MX
20.5
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
CV
57.2%

Mexico 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

MX
2.8%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
CV
$8,200

Mexico 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

MX
72.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
CV
23.5

Mexico generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Praia
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Mexico City Praia
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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?

With 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cabo Verde can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mexico and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Cabo Verde generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Mexico?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

MX CV
Population 129,150,971 596,707
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +52 +238
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911