Moving to Cabo Verde from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 65°F in Istanbul, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TR
3.2
CV
7.0
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

TR
61%
CV
52%

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
CV
$617
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TR
22.4
CV
7.3

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TR
39.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
CV
1.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
23.4
CV
8.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
47.9%
CV
59.7%

Turkey performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
8.5%
CV
11.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$18,599
CV
$5,796

Turkey performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TR
77.4 yrs
CV
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
8.0
CV
10.6

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

Weather in Cabo Verde vs Turkey

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Istanbul Rain: 26.7 in/yr (678 mm)
65° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Istanbul Praia
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Istanbul Praia
Jan 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Can you move from Turkey to Cabo Verde?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cabo Verde passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.

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: 8.3 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?

Turkey performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Turkey. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Turkey?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 65°F in Istanbul. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Istanbul gets 26.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR CV
Population 85,878,556 527,326
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Turkish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —