Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 Escudo (₨190) | ₨375 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨379) | ₨278 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (₨455) | ₨138 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (₨68) | ₨51 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 152 Escudo (₨115) | ₨71 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 Escudo (₨91) | ₨35 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (₨455) | ₨212 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (₨986) | ₨133 | + 640% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 Escudo (₨99) | ₨28 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (₨61) | ₨127 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Escudo (₨758) | ₨797 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (₨228) | ₨85 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (₨46) | ₨35 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 Escudo (₨26,546) | ₨32,360 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,383 Escudo (₨29,111) | ₨19,846 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (₨6,068) | ₨4,270 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Escudo (₨49,299) | ₨21,939 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000 Escudo (₨45,507) | ₨13,071 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨4,551) | ₨3,226 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,585) | ₨734 | + 933% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Escudo (₨75,845) | ₨29,904 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (₨4,551) | ₨10,187 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (₨1,957) | ₨379 | + 416% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (₨379) | ₨362 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (₨1,517) | ₨2,389 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,570 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨6,068) | ₨3,792 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨7,585) | ₨2,695 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Escudo (₨910,140) | ₨934,111 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (₨265) | ₨75 | + 253% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,555 Escudo (₨1,938) | ₨1,131 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 182% 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 (₨5,688) | ₨200 | + 2748% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨1,896) | ₨905 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (₨237) | ₨178 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (₨1,092) | ₨234 | + 368% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Escudo (₨61) | ₨147 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Escudo (₨68) | ₨70 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨236 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (₨3,034) | ₨1,246 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (₨531) | ₨475 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨2,275) | ₨1,736 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (₨2,655) | ₨1,930 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (₨645) | ₨678 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (₨114) | ₨215 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Escudo (₨228) | ₨203 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (₨8) | ₨2.10 | + 261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,803 Escudo (₨2,884) | ₨1,795 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (₨645) | ₨258 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,465 prices entered by 2,325 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 99% more expensive than in India
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