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Cape Verde

Sal

Cape Verde's kite/wind hub, with a genuine surf, scuba, and freediving scene too.

In Sal, a mid-range month runs about $1,586 (CVE 151,624) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet1/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking3.5/10

Weaker coworking than about 70% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5/10

Fewer wellness options than about 55% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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