Moving to Cabo Verde from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Cabo Verde — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to Cabo Verde, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Cabo Verde?
Top countries of origin for Cabo Verde's foreign-born residents.
- 5,330
- 1,809
- 1,562
- 1,225
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10.370
United States
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States and Cabo Verde stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
United States generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Cabo Verde across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
United States performs better than Cabo Verde across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) |
View all months
| Month | Washington | Praia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Cabo Verde
Visa on Arrival
Cabo Verde passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 United States and Cabo Verde.
Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?
United States 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 6.4 in United States. About 52% of people in Cabo Verde feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to United States?
Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 36.1 in United States. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Cabo Verde compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?
The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In United States, the official language is English.
