Moving to Cabo Verde from Sudan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sudan to Cabo Verde? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Sudan to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
CV
16.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
CV
44.6

Sudan 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

SD
70.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
CV
1.3t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
CV
$8,200

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Sudan 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.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Praia
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Khartoum Praia
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cabo Verde: 5.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cabo Verde offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Sudan?

Sudan 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 2.6 in Sudan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

SD CV
Population 47,958,856 596,707
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic, English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +238
Time zones 1 1