Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cape Verde | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (45元) | 46元 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (32元) | 40元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (24元) | 16元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (8元) | 18元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (17元) | 19元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (9元) | 11元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (35元) | 63元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (11元) | 6元 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (10元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (49元) | 118元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (8元) | 16元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cape Verde | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (3,664元) | 15,059元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (2,443元) | 9,006元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (1,040元) | 421元 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (3,405元) | 7,547元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (2,213元) | 4,347元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (1,040元) | 262元 | + 297% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (337元) | 115元 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (2,586元) | 1,143元 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (767元) | 589元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (49元) | 39元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (35元) | 51元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cape Verde | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (284元) | 529元 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (224元) | 248元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (470元) | 626元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (558元) | 828元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cape Verde | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (221,864元) | 161,247元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (212元) | 204元 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cape Verde | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (21元) | 27元 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (190元) | 391元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (21元) | 53元 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (8元) | 13元 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (22元) | 74元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cape Verde | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (101元) | 265元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (39元) | 110元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (130元) | 348元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (19元) | 79元 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (9元) | 29元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (18元) | 18元 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (3,467元) | 3,321元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (1.73元) | 0.20元 | + 767% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (229元) | 410元 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (17元) | 24元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,482 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 18% cheaper than in China
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