Moving to Cabo Verde from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Cabo Verde? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to New Zealand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
New Zealand performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
New Zealand performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
New Zealand National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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?
New Zealand performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
