Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Cape Verde is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (₨527) | ₨368 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (₨369) | ₨319 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (₨274) | ₨165 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (₨89) | ₨58 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (₨195) | ₨90 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (₨106) | ₨39 | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (₨410) | ₨239 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (₨164) | ₨154 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (₨126) | ₨31 | + 309% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (₨114) | ₨169 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (₨564) | ₨769 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (₨145) | ₨91 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (₨93) | ₨38 | + 146% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Cape Verde is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (₨42,567) | ₨40,484 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (₨28,386) | ₨24,222 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (₨12,082) | ₨5,258 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (₨39,559) | ₨24,750 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (₨25,707) | ₨14,691 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (₨12,082) | ₨6,007 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (₨3,920) | ₨665 | + 489% | |
40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (₨30,040) | ₨29,903 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (₨8,908) | ₨11,999 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (₨568) | ₨535 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (₨403) | ₨428 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Cape Verde is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (₨3,303) | ₨2,524 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (₨2,600) | ₨2,741 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (₨5,456) | ₨4,298 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (₨6,477) | ₨3,255 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Cape Verde is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (₨2,577,517) | ₨1,326,030 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (₨134) | ₨105 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (₨2,466) | ₨1,104 | + 123% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Verde is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (₨223) | ₨138 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (₨242) | ₨276 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (₨2,203) | ₨905 | + 143% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (₨239) | ₨396 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (₨233) | ₨223 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (₨340) | ₨281 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (₨90) | ₨167 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (₨110) | ₨98 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (₨251) | ₨306 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Verde is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (₨1,174) | ₨1,460 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (₨452) | ₨600 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (₨1,516) | ₨1,872 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (₨223) | ₨756 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (₨101) | ₨217 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (₨214) | ₨182 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (₨40,274) | ₨51,130 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (₨20) | ₨1.39 | + 1344% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (₨2,658) | ₨1,621 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (₨202) | ₨269 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 50% more expensive than in India
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