Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Cape Verde is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 710 Escudo (₨518) | ₨336 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 579 Escudo (₨423) | ₨294 | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 314 Escudo (₨229) | ₨163 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Escudo (₨78) | ₨54 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 216 Escudo (₨158) | ₨83 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 228 Escudo (₨166) | ₨40 | + 318% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 284 Escudo (₨208) | ₨216 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 211 Escudo (₨154) | ₨152 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 Escudo (₨102) | ₨29 | + 252% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 Escudo (₨135) | ₨148 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 805 Escudo (₨588) | ₨766 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 178 Escudo (₨130) | ₨88 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Escudo (₨42) | ₨35 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Cape Verde is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 61,256 Escudo (₨44,726) | ₨30,707 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,260 Escudo (₨33,776) | ₨20,031 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (₨43,809) | ₨4,413 | + 893% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (₨39,761) | ₨22,933 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (₨23,715) | ₨14,192 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨4,381) | ₨3,664 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,338 Escudo (₨2,437) | ₨511 | + 377% | |
40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (₨53,769) | ₨29,219 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,301) | ₨12,383 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 387 Escudo (₨283) | ₨416 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (₨183) | ₨320 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Cape Verde is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,567 Escudo (₨1,874) | ₨2,328 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,504 Escudo (₨1,828) | ₨2,564 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,496 Escudo (₨1,822) | ₨3,571 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,190) | ₨3,002 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Cape Verde is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (₨1,222,604) | ₨980,422 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (₨80) | ₨107 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,273 Escudo (₨1,659) | ₨1,414 | + 17% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Cape Verde is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨5,476) | ₨303 | + 1707% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨1,825) | ₨1,443 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 Escudo (₨73) | ₨402 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 344 Escudo (₨252) | ₨190 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 462 Escudo (₨338) | ₨248 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 98 Escudo (₨71) | ₨152 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 167 Escudo (₨122) | ₨72 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Escudo (₨146) | ₨373 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Cape Verde is about the same as in India | ||||
Cape Verde | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,626 Escudo (₨1,187) | ₨1,405 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (₨511) | ₨592 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,190) | ₨1,517 | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (₨2,163) | ₨2,140 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (₨365) | ₨607 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (₨110) | ₨229 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (₨91) | ₨173 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (₨7) | ₨1.29 | + 465% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,850 Escudo (₨1,350) | ₨1,540 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 341 Escudo (₨249) | ₨247 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 49% more expensive than in India
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