Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 696 Escudo (Rp 117,720) | Rp 67,167 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 533 Escudo (Rp 90,189) | Rp 60,225 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 506 Escudo (Rp 85,613) | Rp 32,593 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Escudo (Rp 23,066) | Rp 24,570 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 226 Escudo (Rp 38,190) | Rp 31,337 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Escudo (Rp 29,758) | Rp 12,592 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 507 Escudo (Rp 85,782) | Rp 72,901 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 286 Escudo (Rp 48,438) | Rp 45,403 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 Escudo (Rp 31,382) | Rp 22,376 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Escudo (Rp 30,729) | Rp 32,966 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,195 Escudo (Rp 202,159) | Rp 344,694 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 319 Escudo (Rp 53,934) | Rp 18,943 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Escudo (Rp 15,075) | Rp 15,178 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 96,631 Escudo (Rp 16,346,209) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 69,119 Escudo (Rp 11,692,168) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,839 Escudo (Rp 2,848,501) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000 Escudo (Rp 13,532,876) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 45,441 Escudo (Rp 7,686,792) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,471 Escudo (Rp 2,278,801) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,692 Escudo (Rp 793,740) | Rp 378,883 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,393 Escudo (Rp 6,832,851) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Escudo (Rp 3,383,219) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,105 Escudo (Rp 186,996) | Rp 91,402 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Rp 84,580) | Rp 83,441 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,376 Escudo (Rp 401,923) | Rp 651,126 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,826 Escudo (Rp 308,819) | Rp 458,661 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,651 Escudo (Rp 617,637) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,202 Escudo (Rp 710,742) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,908,810 Escudo (Rp 492,057,072) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 Escudo (Rp 24,456) | Rp 12,092 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,685 Escudo (Rp 454,245) | Rp 590,226 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 335 Escudo (Rp 56,649) | Rp 22,456 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,038 Escudo (Rp 175,587) | Rp 96,147 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,528 Escudo (Rp 427,712) | Rp 264,826 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 244 Escudo (Rp 41,281) | Rp 66,604 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 444 Escudo (Rp 75,073) | Rp 26,592 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 Escudo (Rp 150,540) | Rp 33,023 | + 356% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 248 Escudo (Rp 41,976) | Rp 27,953 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Escudo (Rp 25,295) | Rp 21,349 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (Rp 42,290) | Rp 84,361 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cape Verde | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,436 Escudo (Rp 412,017) | Rp 261,890 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,679 Escudo (Rp 284,031) | Rp 96,262 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Escudo (Rp 338,322) | Rp 496,791 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,434 Escudo (Rp 750,087) | Rp 397,663 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Escudo (Rp 113,298) | Rp 149,637 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Escudo (Rp 30,162) | Rp 38,785 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 178 Escudo (Rp 30,029) | Rp 50,891 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 41,682 Escudo (Rp 7,050,933) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (Rp 4,229) | Rp 2,388 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,939 Escudo (Rp 497,086) | Rp 433,566 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 269 Escudo (Rp 45,493) | Rp 43,715 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 518 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia
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