Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Argentina
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Cape Verde is 4% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Cape Verde | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 844 Escudo (ARS $7,081) | ARS $8,789 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 544 Escudo (ARS $4,563) | ARS $6,147 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (ARS $2,857) | ARS $1,980 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 131 Escudo (ARS $1,101) | ARS $922 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (ARS $2,035) | ARS $1,983 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (ARS $1,098) | ARS $1,161 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (ARS $4,270) | ARS $4,188 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 310 Escudo (ARS $2,598) | ARS $1,598 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (ARS $1,312) | ARS $826 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (ARS $1,184) | ARS $1,081 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 744 Escudo (ARS $6,242) | ARS $4,384 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (ARS $1,506) | ARS $1,997 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (ARS $965) | ARS $491 | + 96% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Cape Verde is 56% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Cape Verde | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (ARS $443,124) | ARS $504,478 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (ARS $295,500) | ARS $334,056 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (ARS $125,774) | ARS $37,425 | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (ARS $411,807) | ARS $316,495 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (ARS $267,605) | ARS $214,592 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (ARS $125,774) | ARS $29,648 | + 324% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (ARS $40,812) | ARS $11,519 | + 254% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (ARS $312,712) | ARS $272,511 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (ARS $92,729) | ARS $142,393 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (ARS $5,908) | ARS $3,912 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (ARS $4,192) | ARS $3,173 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Cape Verde is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cape Verde | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (ARS $34,381) | ARS $56,942 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (ARS $27,068) | ARS $33,538 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (ARS $56,798) | ARS $100,376 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (ARS $67,428) | ARS $79,547 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Cape Verde is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Cape Verde | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (ARS $26,831,882) | ARS $16,869,900 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 139 Escudo (ARS $1,164) | ARS $728 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (ARS $25,670) | ARS $27,135 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Verde is 20% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cape Verde | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (ARS $2,320) | ARS $3,179 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (ARS $2,515) | ARS $6,533 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,655 Escudo (ARS $22,262) | ARS $12,320 | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (ARS $2,487) | ARS $3,940 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (ARS $2,430) | ARS $2,032 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (ARS $3,541) | ARS $3,506 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (ARS $938) | ARS $2,494 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (ARS $1,150) | ARS $2,115 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (ARS $2,617) | ARS $5,779 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Verde is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cape Verde | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,473 Escudo (ARS $12,347) | ARS $21,123 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (ARS $4,710) | ARS $7,619 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $58,073 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,662 Escudo (ARS $22,319) | ARS $22,565 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (ARS $2,320) | ARS $6,086 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 257 Escudo (ARS $2,156) | ARS $2,443 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (ARS $2,225) | ARS $2,380 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (ARS $419,248) | ARS $403,195 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (ARS $210) | ARS $191 | + 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Escudo (ARS $25,155) | ARS $22,726 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Escudo (ARS $2,865) | ARS $2,408 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,122 prices entered by 769 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 13% more expensive than in Argentina
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