Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (Taka 682) | Taka 324 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (Taka 477) | Taka 492 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (Taka 355) | Taka 196 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (Taka 115) | Taka 92 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (Taka 253) | Taka 132 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (Taka 137) | Taka 78 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (Taka 531) | Taka 608 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (Taka 213) | Taka 223 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (Taka 163) | Taka 33 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (Taka 147) | Taka 384 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (Taka 730) | Taka 1,400 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (Taka 187) | Taka 111 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (Taka 120) | Taka 70 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (Taka 55,075) | Taka 43,758 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (Taka 36,727) | Taka 25,202 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (Taka 15,632) | Taka 3,035 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (Taka 51,182) | Taka 22,952 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (Taka 33,260) | Taka 18,549 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (Taka 15,632) | Taka 7,137 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (Taka 5,072) | Taka 1,213 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (Taka 38,866) | Taka 31,061 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (Taka 11,525) | Taka 17,904 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (Taka 734) | Taka 417 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Taka 521) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (Taka 4,273) | Taka 2,410 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (Taka 3,364) | Taka 3,066 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (Taka 7,059) | Taka 6,410 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (Taka 8,380) | Taka 4,273 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (Taka 3,334,868) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (Taka 173) | Taka 107 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (Taka 3,190) | Taka 2,440 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (Taka 288) | Taka 285 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (Taka 313) | Taka 513 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (Taka 2,850) | Taka 1,500 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (Taka 309) | Taka 425 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (Taka 302) | Taka 333 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (Taka 440) | Taka 376 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (Taka 117) | Taka 85 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (Taka 143) | Taka 89 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (Taka 325) | Taka 445 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (Taka 1,519) | Taka 1,308 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (Taka 585) | Taka 852 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (Taka 1,961) | Taka 2,051 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (Taka 288) | Taka 999 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (Taka 130) | Taka 248 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (Taka 277) | Taka 564 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (Taka 52,107) | Taka 35,756 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (Taka 26) | Taka 2.94 | + 787% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (Taka 3,438) | Taka 2,601 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (Taka 261) | Taka 287 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 831 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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