Moving to Cabo Verde from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
CV
16.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
CV
1.3t

Swaziland 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

SZ
2.3
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
CV
$8,200

Cabo Verde generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Swaziland 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.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Praia
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Lobamba Praia
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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 Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Swaziland?

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Swaziland across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

SZ CV
Population 1,121,761 596,707
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Swazi Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +238
Time zones 1 1