Moving to Cabo Verde from Peru
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Peru to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Peru to Cabo Verde, based on official data.
Who's moving to Cabo Verde?
Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.
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Peru
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Peru to Cabo Verde.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Peru generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Peru 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
share of households with internet
Peru 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
share of people below the poverty line
Peru 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Peru generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in life expectancy.
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 | Lima | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
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| Month | Lima | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
Data:
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.
Peru passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Peru
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Cabo Verde has 5.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?
Peru generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Peru?
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Peru leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 16.2 in Peru. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Peru?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
