Moving to Cabo Verde from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ukraine to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 56°F in Kiev, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Ukraine to Cabo Verde.

Living there in 2020
22

people born in Ukraine live in Cabo Verde · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cabo Verde?

Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
CV
16.5

Ukraine 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

UA
$1,382
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
CV
57.2%

Ukraine performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
CV
$8,200

Ukraine 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

UA
73.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
CV
23.5

Ukraine generally does better on family life, though Cabo Verde leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Praia
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Kiev Praia
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

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?

Ukraine performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Ukraine?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 29.9 in Ukraine. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.

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At a Glance

UA CV
Population 43,528,136 596,707
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Ukrainian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112