- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (Taka 646) | Taka 328 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (Taka 431) | Taka 415 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (Taka 517) | Taka 169 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (Taka 215) | Taka 74 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (Taka 689) | Taka 97 | + 611% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (Taka 560) | Taka 63 | + 789% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (Taka 345) | Taka 359 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (Taka 1,120) | Taka 146 | + 665% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (Taka 1,034) | Taka 24 | + 4294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (Taka 258) | Taka 304 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (Taka 1,507) | Taka 2,421 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (Taka 215) | Taka 101 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (Taka 32) | Taka 44 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (Taka 203,686) | Taka 42,189 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (Taka 21,531) | Taka 32,498 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (Taka 10,335) | Taka 3,873 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (Taka 77,513) | Taka 42,062 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (Taka 51,675) | Taka 24,788 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (Taka 5,168) | Taka 3,366 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,613) | Taka 2,008 | + 329% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (Taka 77,513) | Taka 43,783 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (Taka 51,675) | Taka 14,583 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (Taka 2,222) | Taka 292 | + 661% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| 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 1,723) | Taka 2,177 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,485 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (Taka 6,890) | Taka 4,501 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (Taka 8,613) | Taka 3,784 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (Taka 301) | Taka 92 | + 228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (Taka 2,239) | Taka 2,504 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (Taka 6,459) | Taka 476 | + 1257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (Taka 364) | Taka 304 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (Taka 1,240) | Taka 344 | + 261% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (Taka 327) | Taka 90 | + 262% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (Taka 431) | Taka 110 | + 293% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (Taka 431) | Taka 326 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (Taka 3,445) | Taka 1,455 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (Taka 1,034) | Taka 756 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (Taka 2,584) | Taka 2,663 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (Taka 3,014) | Taka 4,971 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (Taka 732) | Taka 1,315 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (Taka 215) | Taka 516 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (Taka 215) | Taka 564 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (Taka 130) | Taka 21 | + 526% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (Taka 3,445) | Taka 2,557 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (Taka 732) | Taka 228 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,575 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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