- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- India
- Mindelo
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mindelo, Cape Verde compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 94% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,275 Escudo (₨936) | ₨120 | + 680% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 300 Escudo (₨220) | ₨170 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (₨66) | ₨52 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 240 Escudo (₨176) | ₨58 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 250 Escudo (₨184) | ₨35 | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 Escudo (₨147) | ₨152 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨109 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Escudo (₨44) | ₨42 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Escudo (₨88) | ₨123 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Escudo (₨441) | ₨425 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Escudo (₨73) | ₨26 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 35,067 Escudo (₨25,750) | ₨18,300 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 Escudo (₨11,014) | ₨13,182 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,648 Escudo (₨4,881) | ₨3,417 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,000 Escudo (₨1,469) | ₨1,044 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,369 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,214 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 37% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,500 Escudo (₨2,570) | ₨1,900 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,203) | ₨1,720 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Escudo (₨5,140) | ₨3,011 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 Escudo (₨3,671) | ₨2,125 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 49% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,935 Escudo (₨2,155) | ₨300 | + 618% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 18% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨940 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 Escudo (₨321) | ₨152 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 400 Escudo (₨294) | ₨192 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨360 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 1% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨720 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨529 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Escudo (₨1,101) | ₨1,121 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 Escudo (₨184) | ₨120 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 788 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mindelo (Cape Verde) is 33% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨68,957
(93,909 Escudo)
in Mindelo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨52,000
in Ahmedabad.
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