Moving to Cabo Verde from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
CV
16.5

Philippines 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

PH
$560
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
CV
44.6

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Philippines 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

PH
7.6
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
CV
57.2%

Philippines generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
CV
$8,200

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
CV
23.5

Philippines 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.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Praia
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Manila Praia
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.

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 Philippines and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Philippines performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Philippines?

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

PH CV
Population 114,597,229 596,707
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Filipino Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911