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 = 0.0102 USD
1 USD = 98.3100 CVE
Popular places
Cape Verde
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 Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexElevatedSource 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.
Canada
Exercise a high degree of caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise a high degree of caution in Cabo Verde due to crime.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
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
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise normal precaution in Cabo Verde due to crime. Cabo Verde is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased risk.
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