Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Australia
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Cape Verde is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cape Verde | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 844 Escudo (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 544 Escudo (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (AU$5.12) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 131 Escudo (AU$1.97) | AU$2.03 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (AU$3.65) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (AU$1.97) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 310 Escudo (AU$4.66) | AU$5.08 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (AU$2.35) | AU$3.61 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (AU$2.12) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 744 Escudo (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (AU$2.70) | AU$3.56 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (AU$1.73) | AU$3.31 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Cape Verde is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cape Verde | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (AU$795) | AU$4,642 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (AU$530) | AU$3,117 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (AU$226) | AU$417 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (AU$738) | AU$2,780 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (AU$480) | AU$2,157 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (AU$226) | AU$176 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (AU$73) | AU$75 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (AU$561) | AU$966 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (AU$166) | AU$307 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (AU$8) | AU$48 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Cape Verde is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cape Verde | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (AU$62) | AU$129 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (AU$49) | AU$94 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (AU$102) | AU$177 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (AU$121) | AU$209 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Cape Verde is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cape Verde | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (AU$48,113) | AU$39,235 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 139 Escudo (AU$2.09) | AU$1.98 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (AU$46) | AU$185 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Verde is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cape Verde | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (AU$4.51) | AU$19 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,655 Escudo (AU$40) | AU$82 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (AU$4.46) | AU$9 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (AU$4.36) | AU$5.56 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (AU$1.68) | AU$4.36 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (AU$2.06) | AU$4.71 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (AU$4.69) | AU$36 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Verde is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cape Verde | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,473 Escudo (AU$22) | AU$66 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (AU$8) | AU$46 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$278 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,662 Escudo (AU$40) | AU$127 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (AU$4.16) | AU$21 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 257 Escudo (AU$3.87) | AU$5.12 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (AU$3.99) | AU$11 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (AU$752) | AU$1,070 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (AU$0.38) | AU$0.95 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Escudo (AU$45) | AU$92 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Escudo (AU$5.14) | AU$43 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,777 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 58% cheaper than in Australia
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