Moving to Cabo Verde from New Caledonia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from New Caledonia to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Caledonia to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NC
3.1
CV
6.2

New Caledonia performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NC
17.1t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NC
19.2
CV
5.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NC
82.0%
CV
70.0%

New Caledonia 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

NC
11.2%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$35,700
CV
$8,200

New Caledonia 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

NC
78.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NC
5.0
CV
23.5

New Caledonia performs better than Cabo Verde 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.

Noumea Rain: 42.2 in/yr (1072 mm)
79° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Noumea Praia
Jan–Mar 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/68°F (25°/20°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/63°F (23°/17°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 81°/69°F (27°/21°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Noumea Praia
Jan 84°/73°F (28.9°/23.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 83°/73°F (28.5°/22.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 80°/71°F (26.9°/21.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 77°/68°F (25.2°/19.8°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 75°/65°F (23.7°/18.5°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 73°/63°F (22.6°/17.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 73°/63°F (22.8°/17.2°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 75°/64°F (23.8°/17.7°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 78°/67°F (25.5°/19.2°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 81°/69°F (27.0°/20.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 83°/71°F (28.2°/21.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna Météo-France Regional Service New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Caledonia 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting New Caledonia

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

New Caledonia performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 79°F in Noumea. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Noumea gets 42.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

NC CV
Population 297,160 596,707
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +687 +238
Time zones 1 1