- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Mexico
- Mindelo
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mindelo, Cape Verde compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 32% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,275 Escudo (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 58 | + 353% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 300 Escudo (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 61 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 12 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 240 Escudo (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 24 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 250 Escudo (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 20 | + 160% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Escudo (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 14 | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Escudo (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 18 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Escudo (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Escudo (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 170 | - 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Mex$ 16 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Escudo (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 33 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 15% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 35,067 Escudo (Mex$ 7,285) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 Escudo (Mex$ 3,116) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,648 Escudo (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 550 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 5,511 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 11,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Escudo (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 433 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 6,750 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,100 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 60% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Escudo (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 350 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000 Escudo (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 416 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Escudo (Mex$ 1,454) | Mex$ 950 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Escudo (Mex$ 1,039) | Mex$ 550 | + 89% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 29% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 200,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 13 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,935 Escudo (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 255 | + 139% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 15% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 Escudo (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 39 | + 135% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 400 Escudo (Mex$ 83) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 118 | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 4% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 265 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 130 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 493 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Escudo (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 550 | - 43% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 Escudo (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 36 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 10% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 44,144
(212,491 Escudo)
in Mindelo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Acapulco.
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