Moving to Cabo Verde from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Cabo Verde, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Praia averages 79°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
CV
16.5

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
$749
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
CV
44.6

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
117.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
CV
1.3t

Cabo Verde performs significantly better than Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
CV
57.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
CV
$8,200

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
75.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
CV
23.5

Uzbekistan 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.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Praia
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Tashkent Praia
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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 Uzbekistan and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Cabo Verde across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cabo Verde leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

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

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At a Glance

UZ CV
Population 31,104,937 596,707
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112