- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 233% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 233% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (₨556) | ₨420 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨370) | ₨267 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (₨444) | ₨142 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (₨185) | ₨52 | + 259% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (₨593) | ₨71 | + 734% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (₨482) | ₨39 | + 1140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (₨296) | ₨201 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (₨963) | ₨139 | + 595% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (₨889) | ₨25 | + 3524% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (₨222) | ₨122 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (₨1,296) | ₨830 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (₨185) | ₨82 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (₨28) | ₨33 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (₨175,201) | ₨30,866 | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (₨18,520) | ₨21,220 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (₨8,890) | ₨4,520 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (₨66,673) | ₨24,679 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (₨44,448) | ₨15,559 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨4,445) | ₨3,830 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,408) | ₨824 | + 799% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (₨66,673) | ₨33,684 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (₨44,448) | ₨10,650 | + 317% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (₨1,911) | ₨380 | + 403% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨551 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (₨1,482) | ₨2,411 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,667 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨5,926) | ₨3,749 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,408) | ₨2,910 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨878,278 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (₨259) | ₨78 | + 232% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (₨1,926) | ₨1,347 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨5,556) | ₨285 | + 1850% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,553 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨257 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (₨313) | ₨178 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (₨1,067) | ₨225 | + 373% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (₨282) | ₨135 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (₨370) | ₨72 | + 416% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (₨370) | ₨277 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (₨2,963) | ₨1,190 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (₨889) | ₨472 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,222) | ₨1,972 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (₨2,593) | ₨1,765 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (₨630) | ₨618 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (₨185) | ₨195 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (₨185) | ₨208 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (₨112) | ₨58 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (₨2,963) | ₨1,881 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (₨630) | ₨252 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,868 prices entered by 4,583 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 138% more expensive than in India
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