Moving to Cabo Verde from Monaco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Monaco 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 Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
CV
16.5

Monaco 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

MC
$9,797
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
CV
44.6

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
CV
5.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
CV
70.0%

Monaco 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

MC
2.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
CV
$8,200

Monaco 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

MC
89.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
CV
23.5

Monaco generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco 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.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Monaco

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

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?

Monaco performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Monaco?

Monaco 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 88.9 in Monaco. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC CV
Population 31,400 596,707
Currency Euro (€) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +377 +238
Time zones 1 1