Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 583 Escudo (¥694) | ¥981 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (¥595) | ¥700 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Escudo (¥595) | ¥414 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 Escudo (¥115) | ¥205 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 Escudo (¥241) | ¥251 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 271 Escudo (¥322) | ¥655 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Escudo (¥392) | ¥964 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 240 Escudo (¥286) | ¥741 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 170 Escudo (¥203) | ¥391 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 211 Escudo (¥251) | ¥300 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 935 Escudo (¥1,113) | ¥1,420 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Escudo (¥184) | ¥178 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 Escudo (¥77) | ¥217 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,451 Escudo (¥63,616) | ¥299,320 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,815 Escudo (¥48,577) | ¥164,446 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (¥71,410) | ¥21,056 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (¥64,812) | ¥150,152 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (¥38,656) | ¥78,123 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (¥7,141) | ¥11,902 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,256 Escudo (¥2,685) | ¥4,118 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (¥87,645) | ¥70,060 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (¥11,902) | ¥12,705 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Escudo (¥417) | ¥794 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (¥298) | ¥2,406 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 Escudo (¥3,570) | ¥7,319 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (¥9,521) | ¥8,375 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (¥11,902) | ¥13,139 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (¥1,992,884) | ¥2,627,120 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (¥131) | ¥135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,289 Escudo (¥2,724) | ¥10,272 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (¥8,926) | ¥1,229 | + 627% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (¥2,975) | ¥5,176 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (¥372) | ¥611 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Escudo (¥238) | ¥528 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 91 Escudo (¥108) | ¥152 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (¥164) | ¥258 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,156 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,062 Escudo (¥2,454) | ¥3,672 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (¥833) | ¥3,638 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (¥3,570) | ¥16,372 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (¥3,525) | ¥6,066 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (¥595) | ¥1,131 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (¥179) | ¥435 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (¥149) | ¥548 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (¥12) | ¥53 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,133 Escudo (¥2,539) | ¥9,625 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 260 Escudo (¥310) | ¥530 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 935 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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