Moving to Cabo Verde from Rwanda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Rwanda to Cabo Verde — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Rwanda to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
CV
16.5

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
CV
44.6

Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
CV
1.3t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
CV
57.2%

Rwanda generally does better on infrastructure, though Cabo Verde leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
CV
$8,200

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Rwanda 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.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Praia
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Kigali Praia
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Rwanda 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?

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?

Rwanda performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda 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 1.2 in Rwanda. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW CV
Population 13,173,730 596,707
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112