Moving to Cabo Verde from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
CV
6.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
CV
16.5

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VN
$690
CV
$616
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
CV
44.6

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VN
52.0
CV
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
CV
1.3t

Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
CV
5.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
CV
57.2%

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
CV
12.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
CV
$8,200

Vietnam 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

VN
75.5 yrs
CV
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
CV
23.5

Vietnam 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.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Praia
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 76°/None°F (24°/None°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 78°/None°F (25°/None°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 83°/None°F (28°/None°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 80°/None°F (27°/None°C)
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Month Hanoi Praia
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

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

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

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 Vietnam and Cabo Verde.

Is Cabo Verde safe for expats?

Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Cabo Verde leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Cabo Verde is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

How is healthcare in Cabo Verde compared to Vietnam?

Cabo Verde generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in adult obesity rate. There are 44.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cabo Verde, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Cabo Verde scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Praia is 79°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Praia receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cabo Verde?

The official language in Cabo Verde is Portuguese. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN CV
Population 103,808,319 596,707
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Languages Vietnamese Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +238
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113