Moving to Cabo Verde from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
CV
16.5

Turkmenistan 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

TM
$1,264
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
CV
57.2%

Cabo Verde generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
CV
$8,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Praia
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Ashgabat Praia
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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?

Turkmenistan performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Turkmenistan?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM CV
Population 5,636,011 596,707
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +238
Time zones 1 1