a scenic view of the ocean and mountains
Land Rover Defender on the island São Nicolau (Kap Verde)
Cape Verde, isle of Santiago: mountains seen from the National …
Coconut trees in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in December 2010.
The volcano’s most distinctive feature, its nine-kilometre wide…
Cape Verde, isle of Sal: sand dunes with flowering Cistanche ph…
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Cape Verde

Atlantic Ocean · Portuguese

Cape Verde

Cape Verde delivers high quality of life at 46% of global living costs — your Western paycheck stretches across 10 sunny African islands with no stress.

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CLIMATE
Atlantic Ocean
27°C avg · 3500h sun/yr
CURRENCY
CVE
LANGUAGE
Portuguese
SAFETY
Moderate
#1 globally · Safety index 50/100
COST OF LIVING
Moderate
Cost index 46/100
TIME ZONE
GMT-1
UTC-1

What it's like to live in Cape Verde

Cape Verde is an archipelago of ten volcanic islands located off the west coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Situated approximately 570 kilometers west of Senegal, the nation is known for its strategic maritime position and unique geographical ch...


Cost of living
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1-bed apartment, city
CVE45,000Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
CVE750Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
CVE138Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
CVE71.50One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Cape Verde operates a dual healthcare system with both public and private facilities, though public services are generally basic and vary significantly by island.
  • Expats can access public healthcare facilities, which are government-subsidized, but direct access to public health insurance is typically for citizens and legal residents who contribute to the National Institute of Social Security (INPS).
  • Comprehensive international health insurance is highly recommended for all foreigners and expats due to the basic nature of local facilities, potential for medical evacuation, and the fact that Global Health Insurance Cards (GHIC) are not accepted.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) is visa-free for many short-term visitors, including travelers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU countries, for stays of up to 30 days for tourism or visiting purposes . However, visa-free does not mean entry is automatic: most air passengers must complete the EASE traveller entry form online at least 5 days before arrival and pay the airport security fee (TSA) in advance . For passports, the standard rule is clear: your passport must...

Visa-free entry: 30 days
Work permits available
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This content was generated using artificial intelligence based on publicly available information. It is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Information may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with official sources before making decisions.

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.