Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Indonesia
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| Food in Cape Verde is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (Rp 95,157) | Rp 45,378 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (Rp 66,580) | Rp 54,330 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (Rp 49,576) | Rp 27,591 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (Rp 16,079) | Rp 19,722 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (Rp 35,306) | Rp 26,707 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (Rp 19,059) | Rp 18,501 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (Rp 74,093) | Rp 56,542 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (Rp 29,704) | Rp 42,973 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (Rp 22,762) | Rp 22,558 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (Rp 20,528) | Rp 34,959 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (Rp 101,906) | Rp 337,317 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (Rp 26,125) | Rp 20,426 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (Rp 16,741) | Rp 17,971 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (Rp 7,689,183) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (Rp 5,127,592) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (Rp 2,182,468) | Rp 496,641 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (Rp 7,145,764) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (Rp 4,643,550) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (Rp 2,182,468) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (Rp 708,183) | Rp 400,530 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (Rp 5,426,255) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (Rp 1,609,061) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (Rp 102,512) | Rp 43,866 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Rp 72,749) | Rp 71,573 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (Rp 596,580) | Rp 624,572 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (Rp 469,683) | Rp 439,901 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (Rp 985,566) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (Rp 1,170,018) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (Rp 465,593,143) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (Rp 24,166) | Rp 11,904 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (Rp 445,427) | Rp 150,291 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (Rp 40,262) | Rp 36,367 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (Rp 43,649) | Rp 60,467 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (Rp 397,862) | Rp 313,421 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (Rp 43,150) | Rp 130,123 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (Rp 42,164) | Rp 19,595 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (Rp 61,452) | Rp 34,558 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (Rp 16,281) | Rp 30,035 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (Rp 19,956) | Rp 15,580 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (Rp 45,407) | Rp 88,350 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (Rp 212,034) | Rp 216,012 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (Rp 81,726) | Rp 104,481 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (Rp 273,798) | Rp 383,761 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (Rp 40,262) | Rp 162,937 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (Rp 18,174) | Rp 36,298 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (Rp 38,611) | Rp 40,791 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (Rp 7,274,893) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (Rp 3,637) | Rp 2,029 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (Rp 480,045) | Rp 496,553 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (Rp 36,452) | Rp 35,528 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 783 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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