Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 488 Escudo (Taka 459) | Taka 228 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (Taka 470) | Taka 356 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (Taka 564) | Taka 188 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Escudo (Taka 94) | Taka 76 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 Escudo (Taka 172) | Taka 106 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 259 Escudo (Taka 243) | Taka 57 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (Taka 564) | Taka 511 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Escudo (Taka 282) | Taka 159 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 165 Escudo (Taka 155) | Taka 30 | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (Taka 75) | Taka 448 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,099 Escudo (Taka 1,034) | Taka 1,508 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (Taka 282) | Taka 103 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (Taka 56) | Taka 42 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 Escudo (Taka 32,915) | Taka 64,159 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,383 Escudo (Taka 36,097) | Taka 35,369 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (Taka 7,524) | Taka 4,449 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Escudo (Taka 61,129) | Taka 39,073 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Escudo (Taka 28,213) | Taka 22,885 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 5,643) | Taka 4,140 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,821) | Taka 1,133 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Escudo (Taka 94,044) | Taka 37,922 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 5,643) | Taka 15,038 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (Taka 2,426) | Taka 360 | + 573% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Taka 470) | Taka 621 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (Taka 1,881) | Taka 1,987 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (Taka 7,524) | Taka 6,592 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 9,404) | Taka 4,486 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Escudo (Taka 1,128,526) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (Taka 329) | Taka 94 | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,555 Escudo (Taka 2,403) | Taka 2,108 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 187% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (Taka 7,053) | Taka 491 | + 1335% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (Taka 2,351) | Taka 1,039 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (Taka 294) | Taka 230 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (Taka 1,354) | Taka 411 | + 229% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Escudo (Taka 75) | Taka 82 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Escudo (Taka 85) | Taka 100 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,752 Escudo (Taka 3,529) | Taka 1,281 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (Taka 658) | Taka 958 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,821) | Taka 2,373 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,400 Escudo (Taka 4,138) | Taka 2,103 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (Taka 470) | Taka 1,179 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Escudo (Taka 164) | Taka 284 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 226 Escudo (Taka 212) | Taka 632 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (Taka 9) | Taka 6.00 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,009 Escudo (Taka 2,829) | Taka 1,420 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Escudo (Taka 282) | Taka 266 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,259 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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