Moving to Cabo Verde from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Paraguay and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
CV
52%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PY
25.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
CV
1.3t

Paraguay performs better than Cabo Verde 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
CV
57.2%

Paraguay 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

PY
5.8%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
CV
$8,200

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
CV
23.5

Paraguay 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.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Praia
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Asuncion Praia
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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?

With 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cabo Verde can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Paraguay and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Paraguay?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY CV
Population 7,356,409 596,707
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911