Moving to Cabo Verde from Uganda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uganda to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UG
8.8
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UG
16.0
CV
16.5

Uganda generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UG
$139
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UG
1.7
CV
44.6

Uganda 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

UG
60.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UG
0.2t
CV
1.3t

Uganda 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

UG
0.1
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UG
5.8%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UG
2.8%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UG
$2,800
CV
$8,200

Uganda 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

UG
69.0 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UG
30.4
CV
23.5

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Uganda 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.

Kampala Rain: 49.8 in/yr (1264 mm)
82° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kampala Praia
Jan–Mar 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Kampala Praia
Jan 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.

Uganda passport

Uganda passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Uganda

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

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 Uganda and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Uganda generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Uganda?

Uganda 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 1.7 in Uganda. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

UG CV
Population 46,205,893 596,707
Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages English, Swahili Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +256 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999