Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 Escudo (¥271) | ¥1,001 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (¥542) | ¥722 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (¥650) | ¥446 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (¥98) | ¥214 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 152 Escudo (¥165) | ¥289 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 Escudo (¥130) | ¥501 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (¥650) | ¥1,246 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (¥1,408) | ¥640 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 Escudo (¥141) | ¥381 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (¥87) | ¥260 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Escudo (¥1,083) | ¥1,652 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (¥325) | ¥221 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (¥65) | ¥277 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 Escudo (¥37,921) | ¥182,340 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,383 Escudo (¥41,586) | ¥121,270 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (¥8,668) | ¥15,948 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Escudo (¥70,425) | ¥127,445 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000 Escudo (¥65,007) | ¥86,552 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (¥6,501) | ¥11,000 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (¥10,835) | ¥3,835 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Escudo (¥108,346) | ¥39,892 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (¥6,501) | ¥10,465 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (¥2,795) | ¥749 | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (¥542) | ¥2,162 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (¥2,167) | ¥6,528 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (¥8,668) | ¥7,685 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (¥10,835) | ¥13,013 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Escudo (¥1,300,149) | ¥2,936,380 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (¥379) | ¥142 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,555 Escudo (¥2,769) | ¥9,348 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (¥8,126) | ¥929 | + 775% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (¥2,709) | ¥8,740 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (¥339) | ¥669 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (¥1,560) | ¥525 | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Escudo (¥87) | ¥206 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Escudo (¥98) | ¥238 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,654 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (¥4,334) | ¥3,275 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (¥758) | ¥3,323 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (¥3,250) | ¥16,766 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (¥3,792) | ¥5,924 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (¥921) | ¥806 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (¥163) | ¥520 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Escudo (¥325) | ¥510 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (¥11) | ¥26 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,803 Escudo (¥4,120) | ¥8,220 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (¥921) | ¥491 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,133 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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