Moving to Cabo Verde from North Carolina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from North Carolina to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 67°F in Asheville, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
370 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 North Carolina and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NC
33.6%
CV
11.8%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than North Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NC
88.7%
CV
70.0%

North Carolina performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NC
3.4%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$59,308
CV
$8,200

North Carolina performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NC
76.1 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs

North Carolina performs better than Cabo Verde across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asheville Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
67° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asheville Praia
Jan–Mar 52°/32°F (11°/0°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/53°F (24°/12°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Asheville Praia
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 50°/31°F (10.2°/-0.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 58°/37°F (14.4°/2.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 75°/53°F (23.9°/11.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 68°/46°F (19.9°/7.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.7°/3.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 49°/30°F (9.4°/-0.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Working remotely from Cabo Verde's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Carolina and Cabo Verde.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to North Carolina?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than North Carolina across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 67°F in Asheville. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asheville gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In North Carolina, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

CV
Population 9,535,483 596,707
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +238
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911