Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 710 Escudo (Taka 594) | Taka 535 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 579 Escudo (Taka 485) | Taka 449 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 314 Escudo (Taka 263) | Taka 240 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Escudo (Taka 89) | Taka 102 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 216 Escudo (Taka 181) | Taka 133 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 228 Escudo (Taka 191) | Taka 80 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 284 Escudo (Taka 238) | Taka 347 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 211 Escudo (Taka 177) | Taka 207 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 Escudo (Taka 117) | Taka 26 | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 Escudo (Taka 155) | Taka 571 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 805 Escudo (Taka 674) | Taka 1,347 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 178 Escudo (Taka 149) | Taka 112 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Escudo (Taka 48) | Taka 53 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 61,256 Escudo (Taka 51,302) | Taka 43,087 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,260 Escudo (Taka 38,742) | Taka 21,416 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (Taka 50,250) | Taka 4,489 | + 1019% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (Taka 45,607) | Taka 37,342 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (Taka 27,202) | Taka 20,129 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 5,025) | Taka 3,105 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,338 Escudo (Taka 2,796) | Taka 947 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (Taka 61,675) | Taka 36,542 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,375) | Taka 16,205 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 387 Escudo (Taka 324) | Taka 369 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (Taka 209) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,567 Escudo (Taka 2,150) | Taka 2,612 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,504 Escudo (Taka 2,097) | Taka 3,117 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,496 Escudo (Taka 2,090) | Taka 9,947 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,513) | Taka 6,827 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (Taka 1,402,363) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (Taka 92) | Taka 91 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,273 Escudo (Taka 1,903) | Taka 1,696 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (Taka 6,281) | Taka 1,395 | + 350% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (Taka 2,094) | Taka 1,191 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 Escudo (Taka 84) | Taka 498 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 344 Escudo (Taka 289) | Taka 208 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 462 Escudo (Taka 387) | Taka 690 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 98 Escudo (Taka 82) | Taka 173 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 167 Escudo (Taka 140) | Taka 229 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Escudo (Taka 168) | Taka 304 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cape Verde | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,626 Escudo (Taka 1,361) | Taka 1,410 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (Taka 586) | Taka 885 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,513) | Taka 1,939 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (Taka 2,481) | Taka 3,617 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (Taka 419) | Taka 1,328 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (Taka 126) | Taka 393 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (Taka 105) | Taka 594 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (Taka 8) | Taka 2.19 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,850 Escudo (Taka 1,549) | Taka 1,057 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 341 Escudo (Taka 286) | Taka 264 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 656 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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