Moving to Cabo Verde from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
CV
16.5

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
CV
44.6

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

MD
58.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
CV
1.3t

Moldova 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

MD
24.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MD
12.6%
CV
57.2%

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
CV
$8,200

Moldova 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

MD
72.4 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
CV
23.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Moldova.

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 Moldova and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Moldova 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 Moldova.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Moldova?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Moldova leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 32.5 in Moldova. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD CV
Population 3,287,326 596,707
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Romanian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +373 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112