Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 844 Escudo (¥1,212) | ¥998 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 544 Escudo (¥781) | ¥723 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (¥489) | ¥544 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 131 Escudo (¥188) | ¥204 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (¥348) | ¥323 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (¥188) | ¥616 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (¥731) | ¥934 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 310 Escudo (¥445) | ¥850 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (¥225) | ¥535 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (¥203) | ¥288 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 744 Escudo (¥1,069) | ¥1,240 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (¥258) | ¥240 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (¥165) | ¥202 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (¥75,854) | ¥279,056 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (¥50,584) | ¥163,427 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (¥21,530) | ¥23,363 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (¥70,493) | ¥150,519 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (¥45,809) | ¥81,210 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (¥21,530) | ¥36,753 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (¥6,986) | ¥4,386 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (¥53,530) | ¥49,710 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (¥15,873) | ¥17,687 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (¥1,011) | ¥1,118 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (¥718) | ¥1,483 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (¥5,885) | ¥6,145 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (¥4,633) | ¥5,263 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (¥9,723) | ¥9,604 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (¥11,542) | ¥13,529 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (¥4,593,067) | ¥2,697,750 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 139 Escudo (¥199) | ¥169 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (¥4,394) | ¥10,153 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (¥397) | ¥2,154 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (¥431) | ¥2,551 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,655 Escudo (¥3,811) | ¥5,499 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (¥426) | ¥1,340 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (¥416) | ¥842 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (¥606) | ¥750 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (¥161) | ¥225 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (¥197) | ¥233 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (¥448) | ¥3,812 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,473 Escudo (¥2,114) | ¥4,064 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (¥806) | ¥3,590 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,823 Escudo (¥4,052) | ¥6,047 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (¥397) | ¥896 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 257 Escudo (¥369) | ¥487 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (¥381) | ¥585 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (¥71,767) | ¥98,506 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (¥36) | ¥52 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Escudo (¥4,306) | ¥9,275 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 304 Escudo (¥437) | ¥587 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 795 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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