Moving to Cabo Verde from Oman

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Oman to Cabo Verde? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Oman to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 91°F in Muscat, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Oman.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
CV
16.5

Oman performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

OM
104.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Oman 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

OM
10.9
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
CV
$8,200

Oman 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

OM
76.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
CV
23.5

Oman 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.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Praia
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Muscat Praia
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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?

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?

Oman performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Oman?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in suicide rate. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM CV
Population 3,764,348 596,707
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999