Moving to Cabo Verde from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
CV
16.5

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
CV
44.6

Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
CV
1.3t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
CV
$8,200

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Pakistan 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.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Praia
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Islamabad Praia
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Pakistan performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan 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 10.8 in Pakistan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK CV
Population 242,923,845 596,707
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Urdu Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15