Moving to Cabo Verde from Tunisia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tunisia to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tunisia and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
CV
16.5

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
CV
1.3t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
CV
23.5

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Praia
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Tunis Praia
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Cabo Verde passport holders can enter Tunisia 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?

With 5.8 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 Tunisia and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Tunisia performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Tunisia?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in suicide rate. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN CV
Population 11,896,972 596,707
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Arabic Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197