Moving to Cabo Verde from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique to Cabo Verde. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
26

people born in Mozambique 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 Mozambique and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
3.6
CV
7.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
CV
16.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
CV
$617
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
1.8
CV
7.3

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

MZ
64.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
CV
1.3t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.1
CV
8.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
CV
59.7%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Mozambique leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
6.6%
CV
11.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$627
CV
$5,796

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MZ
63.8 yrs
CV
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
43.7
CV
10.6

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

Weather in Cabo Verde vs Mozambique

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Praia
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Maputo Praia
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Can you move from Mozambique to Cabo Verde?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Mozambique

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

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 8.3 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 Mozambique and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Mozambique generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 1.8 in Mozambique. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

Both Mozambique and Cabo Verde share the same official language: Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ CV
Population 35,631,653 527,326
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Portuguese Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 —