- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Mindelo, Cape Verde vs Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 57% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,275 Escudo (₨930) | ₨228 | + 308% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 300 Escudo (₨219) | ₨223 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨182 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (₨66) | ₨56 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 240 Escudo (₨175) | ₨80 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 250 Escudo (₨182) | ₨38 | + 384% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Escudo (₨146) | ₨229 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨117 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Escudo (₨44) | ₨20 | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Escudo (₨88) | ₨169 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Escudo (₨438) | ₨534 | - 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨77 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Escudo (₨73) | ₨35 | + 109% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 5% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 35,067 Escudo (₨25,591) | ₨28,231 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 Escudo (₨10,946) | ₨15,439 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,648 Escudo (₨4,851) | ₨4,840 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨16,409 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨20,737 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,683 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Escudo (₨1,460) | ₨657 | + 122% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨29,889 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨7,278 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨308 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨463 | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 16% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Escudo (₨2,554) | ₨2,353 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,189) | ₨3,149 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Escudo (₨5,108) | ₨3,355 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Escudo (₨3,649) | ₨2,829 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 24% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨791,656 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨72 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,935 Escudo (₨2,142) | ₨1,098 | + 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨266 | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 20% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨97 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨495 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨6,583 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨315 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 Escudo (₨319) | ₨139 | + 130% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 400 Escudo (₨292) | ₨211 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨105 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨223 | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 3% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨748 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨351 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,442 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,424 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨565 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨172 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨167 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨46 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Escudo (₨1,095) | ₨1,433 | - 24% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 Escudo (₨182) | ₨261 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 17% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨96,067
(131,641 Escudo)
in Mindelo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨82,000
in Ahmedabad.
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