Moving to Cabo Verde from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
23.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
CV
16.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
47.4
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
CV
57.2%

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
4.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
CV
$8,200

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
77.1 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
CV
23.5

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN CV
Population 54,488 596,707
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +238
Time zones 1 1