Cape Verde

Cape Verde uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (symbol: $), code CVE.

Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 200 escudos. Escudo is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 escudos.

Tipping is expected in Cape Verde since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages.

Automatic teller machines (local names: ATM or Caixa Automática) are common in Cape Verde. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Cape Verde is on average 4.5 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Cape Verde is low. It is not as easy to find one.

You can buy a SIM card for about 413.52 CVE, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: CV Móvel or t+ (Unitel T-Mais).

Cape Verde uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Cape Verde upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Cape Verde, dial +, then 238 (the country code for Cape Verde), then the area code and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Cape Verde.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.