Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 776 Escudo (R$ 44) | R$ 39 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 545 Escudo (R$ 31) | R$ 37 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 451 Escudo (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Escudo (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Escudo (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 199 Escudo (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 498 Escudo (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 230 Escudo (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 139 Escudo (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 207 Escudo (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 930 Escudo (R$ 53) | R$ 48 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Escudo (R$ 5.69) | R$ 4.46 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 99,066 Escudo (R$ 5,638) | R$ 4,157 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,000 Escudo (R$ 4,553) | R$ 2,687 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Escudo (R$ 1,423) | R$ 746 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000 Escudo (R$ 4,553) | R$ 3,032 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 Escudo (R$ 2,277) | R$ 2,051 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Escudo (R$ 1,138) | R$ 514 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,603 Escudo (R$ 262) | R$ 89 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 41,024 Escudo (R$ 2,335) | R$ 1,789 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Escudo (R$ 1,138) | R$ 628 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 Escudo (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 78% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,000 Escudo (R$ 57) | R$ 283 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000 Escudo (R$ 57) | R$ 283 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Escudo (R$ 114) | R$ 409 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 Escudo (R$ 114) | R$ 311 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Escudo (R$ 159,360) | R$ 117,675 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Escudo (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,300 Escudo (R$ 131) | R$ 241 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Escudo (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 350 Escudo (R$ 20) | R$ 49 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,285 Escudo (R$ 130) | R$ 275 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 200 Escudo (R$ 11) | R$ 23 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Escudo (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000 Escudo (R$ 57) | R$ 21 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 272 Escudo (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Escudo (R$ 5.69) | R$ 6.00 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 57 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cape Verde | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,051 Escudo (R$ 117) | R$ 115 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Escudo (R$ 171) | R$ 59 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Escudo (R$ 114) | R$ 242 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,359 Escudo (R$ 191) | R$ 240 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Escudo (R$ 57) | R$ 32 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 165 Escudo (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 150 Escudo (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 41,682 Escudo (R$ 2,372) | R$ 3,574 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (R$ 1.42) | R$ 1.31 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,552 Escudo (R$ 145) | R$ 142 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 257 Escudo (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,012 prices entered by 1,527 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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