- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (Taka 652) | Taka 381 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (Taka 435) | Taka 426 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (Taka 522) | Taka 225 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (Taka 217) | Taka 75 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (Taka 696) | Taka 102 | + 585% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (Taka 565) | Taka 56 | + 910% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (Taka 348) | Taka 370 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (Taka 1,130) | Taka 148 | + 666% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (Taka 1,043) | Taka 25 | + 4140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (Taka 261) | Taka 317 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (Taka 1,522) | Taka 2,417 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (Taka 217) | Taka 101 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (Taka 33) | Taka 47 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 187% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (Taka 205,637) | Taka 42,771 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (Taka 21,738) | Taka 34,396 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (Taka 10,434) | Taka 3,954 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (Taka 78,255) | Taka 44,270 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (Taka 52,170) | Taka 26,672 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 5,217) | Taka 3,605 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,695) | Taka 2,007 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (Taka 78,255) | Taka 46,846 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (Taka 52,170) | Taka 14,696 | + 255% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (Taka 2,243) | Taka 299 | + 651% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| 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 1,739) | Taka 2,215 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,647 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (Taka 6,956) | Taka 4,735 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,695) | Taka 4,152 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (Taka 304) | Taka 85 | + 257% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (Taka 2,261) | Taka 2,190 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 419 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (Taka 6,521) | Taka 522 | + 1150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,181 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (Taka 368) | Taka 312 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (Taka 1,252) | Taka 361 | + 247% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (Taka 330) | Taka 91 | + 262% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (Taka 435) | Taka 107 | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (Taka 435) | Taka 308 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (Taka 3,478) | Taka 951 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (Taka 1,043) | Taka 760 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,609) | Taka 2,046 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (Taka 3,043) | Taka 2,831 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (Taka 739) | Taka 1,364 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (Taka 217) | Taka 300 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (Taka 217) | Taka 501 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (Taka 131) | Taka 22 | + 486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (Taka 3,478) | Taka 2,792 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (Taka 739) | Taka 232 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,263 prices entered by 355 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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