Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (R$ 22) | R$ 34 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.82 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (R$ 8) | R$ 5.67 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (R$ 34) | R$ 44 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (R$ 5.61) | R$ 4.93 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (R$ 2,577) | R$ 3,756 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (R$ 1,719) | R$ 2,512 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (R$ 732) | R$ 587 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (R$ 2,395) | R$ 2,662 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (R$ 1,556) | R$ 1,718 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (R$ 732) | R$ 513 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (R$ 237) | R$ 90 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (R$ 1,819) | R$ 1,987 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (R$ 539) | R$ 631 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (R$ 200) | R$ 249 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (R$ 157) | R$ 248 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (R$ 330) | R$ 412 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (R$ 392) | R$ 301 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (R$ 156,058) | R$ 115,032 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (R$ 149) | R$ 228 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (R$ 15) | R$ 43 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (R$ 133) | R$ 263 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (R$ 5.46) | R$ 8 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (R$ 7) | R$ 5.31 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (R$ 15) | R$ 55 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (R$ 71) | R$ 112 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (R$ 27) | R$ 66 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (R$ 92) | R$ 199 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (R$ 13) | R$ 29 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (R$ 2,438) | R$ 4,404 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (R$ 1.22) | R$ 1.31 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (R$ 161) | R$ 125 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,983 prices entered by 1,650 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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