Moving to Cabo Verde from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Venezuela 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 Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
CV
16.5

Venezuela 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

VE
$186
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
CV
44.6

Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
CV
1.3t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Cabo Verde leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
CV
57.2%

Venezuela 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

VE
5.5%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
CV
$8,200

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
CV
23.5

Venezuela 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.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Praia
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Caracas Praia
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Venezuela 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 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE CV
Population 29,789,730 596,707
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171