Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 583 Escudo (₨470) | ₨346 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨403) | ₨295 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Escudo (₨403) | ₨141 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 Escudo (₨78) | ₨52 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 Escudo (₨163) | ₨75 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 271 Escudo (₨218) | ₨37 | + 485% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Escudo (₨266) | ₨235 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 240 Escudo (₨194) | ₨149 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 170 Escudo (₨137) | ₨32 | + 334% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 211 Escudo (₨170) | ₨139 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 935 Escudo (₨754) | ₨723 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Escudo (₨125) | ₨86 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 Escudo (₨52) | ₨35 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,451 Escudo (₨43,086) | ₨33,044 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,815 Escudo (₨32,900) | ₨20,095 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (₨48,365) | ₨4,465 | + 983% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (₨43,896) | ₨18,324 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (₨26,181) | ₨11,898 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨4,836) | ₨3,642 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,256 Escudo (₨1,819) | ₨715 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (₨59,360) | ₨29,630 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (₨8,061) | ₨10,904 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Escudo (₨282) | ₨402 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (₨202) | ₨219 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,418) | ₨2,374 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,484 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨6,449) | ₨3,677 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨8,061) | ₨2,747 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (₨1,349,742) | ₨947,244 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (₨89) | ₨83 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,289 Escudo (₨1,845) | ₨1,147 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨6,046) | ₨206 | + 2838% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨2,015) | ₨630 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (₨252) | ₨169 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Escudo (₨161) | ₨261 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 91 Escudo (₨73) | ₨137 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (₨111) | ₨72 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨219 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,062 Escudo (₨1,662) | ₨1,212 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (₨564) | ₨477 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,418) | ₨1,601 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (₨2,387) | ₨1,500 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (₨403) | ₨510 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (₨121) | ₨180 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (₨101) | ₨188 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,392 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (₨8) | ₨5.46 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,133 Escudo (₨1,720) | ₨1,486 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 260 Escudo (₨210) | ₨271 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,619 prices entered by 1,822 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 68% more expensive than in India
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