Moving to Cabo Verde from Senegal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Senegal to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Senegal to Cabo Verde, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Cabo Verde?
Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.
- 5,330
- 1,809
-
3.1,562
Senegal
- 1,225
- 737
- 708
Key Indicator Comparison
How Senegal and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Senegal generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.
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
Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.
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
Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dakar | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
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| Month | Dakar | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: 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 8.3 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 Senegal and Cabo Verde.
Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?
Senegal generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Senegal.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Senegal?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 1.1 in Senegal. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Senegal, the official language is French.
