Top expat cities

Cabo Verde

Mindelo

#2 Top 5 cities

A strong option for couples and remote workers who want a more cultural and relaxed atmosphere than the capital.

Country overview

Population

69 013

Year-round temperatures

Day: 23°C aĆŸ 29°C

Night: 20°C aĆŸ 24°C

Climate

Warm and windy oceanic weather with very small seasonal swings.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Mindelo is generally safer than Praia, but theft, burglary and occasional mugging still call for normal precautions, especially after dark, near ports and in isolated areas.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Sao Vicente faces persistent drought, water scarcity, extreme heat and coastal erosion; infrequent tropical storms and intense rain can disrupt roads, ports, flights and utilities.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡čPortuguese
  • 🇼đŸ‡čItalians
  • đŸ‡§đŸ‡·Brazilians
  • đŸ‡«đŸ‡·French
  • đŸ‡©đŸ‡ȘGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Higher prices
  • −Tourism seasonality