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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Cabo Verde due to crime.
Cape Verde
Atlantic winds shape Cape Verde’s island rhythms, where Portuguese and Creole voices mingle from Praia to Mindelo.
Overview
Cape Verde’s volcanic islands offer a patchwork of landscapes and cultures—each with its own tempo, from Mindelo’s music scene to the beaches of Sal and the green valleys of Santo Antao. Diaspora ties and inter-island logistics are woven into daily routines, and the blend of Portuguese and Creole is ever-present.
At a glance
Language
- Portuguese(Official)
Population555,988
CurrencyCape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
1 CVE = 0.0104 USD
1 USD = 96.6133 CVE
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficElevatedSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- EASE Traveller Pre-registration
Cabo Verde EASE traveller pre-registration route for border entry processing. The source also states that selected nationals must obtain an entry, transit, or stopover visa before arrival from 2026.
Sources
Languages
- Portuguese(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Cape Verde.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Cabo Verde. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Cabo Verde due to crime. Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased risk.
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