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Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 221% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 221% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (₨535) | ₨387 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨356) | ₨255 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (₨428) | ₨143 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (₨178) | ₨52 | + 245% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (₨570) | ₨71 | + 704% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (₨463) | ₨36 | + 1172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (₨285) | ₨195 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (₨927) | ₨141 | + 557% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (₨855) | ₨25 | + 3370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (₨214) | ₨121 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (₨1,247) | ₨855 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (₨178) | ₨82 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (₨27) | ₨33 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 250% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (₨168,588) | ₨30,851 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (₨17,821) | ₨20,667 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (₨8,554) | ₨4,240 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (₨64,156) | ₨23,657 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (₨42,771) | ₨15,161 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨4,277) | ₨4,594 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,128) | ₨910 | + 684% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (₨64,156) | ₨34,267 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (₨42,771) | ₨11,460 | + 273% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (₨1,839) | ₨426 | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨555 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (₨1,426) | ₨2,422 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,906 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨5,703) | ₨4,091 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,128) | ₨3,316 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨870,351 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (₨249) | ₨79 | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (₨1,853) | ₨1,290 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨153 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨5,346) | ₨314 | + 1604% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (₨301) | ₨183 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (₨1,026) | ₨223 | + 359% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (₨271) | ₨125 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (₨356) | ₨72 | + 395% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (₨356) | ₨288 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (₨2,851) | ₨1,205 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (₨855) | ₨497 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,139) | ₨2,132 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (₨2,495) | ₨1,825 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (₨606) | ₨869 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (₨178) | ₨213 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (₨178) | ₨228 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,313 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (₨108) | ₨50 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (₨2,851) | ₨2,296 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (₨606) | ₨256 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27,788 prices entered by 3,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 132% more expensive than in India
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