Moving to Cabo Verde from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
CV
16.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
CV
44.6

Togo 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

TG
91.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
CV
1.3t

Togo 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

TG
1.1
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Togo 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.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Praia
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Lome Praia
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Cabo Verde without a visa.
Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Togo without a visa.

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 Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Togo?

Togo 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 0.8 in Togo. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG CV
Population 8,492,333 596,707
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +238
Time zones 1 1