Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (Taka 625) | Taka 264 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (Taka 416) | Taka 397 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (Taka 500) | Taka 160 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (Taka 75) | Taka 81 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Escudo (Taka 150) | Taka 116 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 Escudo (Taka 100) | Taka 52 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (Taka 500) | Taka 434 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (Taka 1,083) | Taka 186 | + 483% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 Escudo (Taka 108) | Taka 25 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (Taka 67) | Taka 426 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Escudo (Taka 833) | Taka 1,872 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (Taka 250) | Taka 102 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (Taka 50) | Taka 41 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 164% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,500 Escudo (Taka 196,933) | Taka 46,240 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,000 Escudo (Taka 41,635) | Taka 27,702 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (Taka 6,662) | Taka 4,496 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 Escudo (Taka 74,943) | Taka 34,541 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000 Escudo (Taka 49,962) | Taka 19,179 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 4,996) | Taka 3,784 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,327) | Taka 1,257 | + 562% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 Escudo (Taka 74,943) | Taka 35,775 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 4,996) | Taka 12,836 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (Taka 2,148) | Taka 341 | + 530% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Taka 416) | Taka 1,289 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (Taka 1,665) | Taka 1,687 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (Taka 6,662) | Taka 4,829 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,327) | Taka 3,696 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (Taka 291) | Taka 95 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (Taka 2,165) | Taka 2,580 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (Taka 6,245) | Taka 588 | + 962% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (Taka 2,082) | Taka 914 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (Taka 352) | Taka 256 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (Taka 1,199) | Taka 340 | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (Taka 316) | Taka 87 | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (Taka 416) | Taka 102 | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (Taka 416) | Taka 231 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (Taka 3,331) | Taka 1,040 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (Taka 999) | Taka 878 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,498) | Taka 2,026 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (Taka 2,914) | Taka 2,200 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (Taka 708) | Taka 1,227 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (Taka 125) | Taka 362 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Escudo (Taka 250) | Taka 557 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (Taka 8) | Taka 1.70 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Escudo (Taka 3,747) | Taka 1,903 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (Taka 708) | Taka 270 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,223 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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