Moving to Cabo Verde from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Timor-Leste to Cabo Verde.

Living there in 2020
7 ↓ 12% vs 2015

people born in Timor-Leste live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cabo Verde compared to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
CV
16.5

Timor-Leste 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

TL
$461
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
CV
44.6

Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
CV
1.3t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
CV
57.2%

Timor-Leste 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

TL
1.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Timor-Leste passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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?

Timor-Leste performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste 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 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL CV
Population 1,445,006 596,707
Currency United States Dollar ($) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +238
Time zones 1 1