Moving to Cabo Verde from Russia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Russia to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Russia to Cabo Verde, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
737 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Russia live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RU
6.8
CV
6.2
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

RU
90%
CV
52%

Russia generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RU
$3,204
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RU
38.3
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia 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

RU
39.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
CV
1.3t

Russia generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RU
24.8
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RU
4.1%
CV
57.2%

Russia 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

RU
3.3%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$39,800
CV
$8,200

Russia 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

RU
72.4 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
6.4
CV
23.5

Russia 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.

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moscow Praia
Jan–Mar 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Moscow Praia
Jan 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Russia

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Cabo Verde passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Russia.

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 Russia and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Russia generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Russia?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Russia, the official language is Russian.

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At a Glance

RU CV
Population 142,021,981 596,707
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Russian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +238
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112