Moving to Cabo Verde from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Nepal 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

NP
2.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
CV
16.5

Nepal 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

NP
$332
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
CV
44.6

Nepal 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

NP
76.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
CV
1.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
CV
$8,200

Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Cabo Verde leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kathmandu Praia
Jan–Mar 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Kathmandu Praia
Jan 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Nepal

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

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 Nepal and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Nepal?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.

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At a Glance

NP CV
Population 30,666,598 596,707
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Nepali Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100