Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 710 Escudo (¥863) | ¥1,145 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 579 Escudo (¥704) | ¥719 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 314 Escudo (¥382) | ¥437 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Escudo (¥130) | ¥211 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 216 Escudo (¥263) | ¥282 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 228 Escudo (¥277) | ¥815 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 284 Escudo (¥346) | ¥951 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 211 Escudo (¥257) | ¥984 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 Escudo (¥170) | ¥421 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 Escudo (¥225) | ¥268 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 805 Escudo (¥979) | ¥1,770 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 178 Escudo (¥217) | ¥217 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Escudo (¥70) | ¥225 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 61,256 Escudo (¥74,486) | ¥194,768 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,260 Escudo (¥56,251) | ¥126,641 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (¥72,960) | ¥21,178 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (¥66,219) | ¥142,258 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (¥39,495) | ¥80,836 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (¥7,296) | ¥13,643 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,338 Escudo (¥4,059) | ¥3,988 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (¥89,547) | ¥59,521 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (¥12,160) | ¥17,809 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 387 Escudo (¥471) | ¥665 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (¥304) | ¥2,700 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,567 Escudo (¥3,121) | ¥7,941 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,504 Escudo (¥3,045) | ¥4,162 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,496 Escudo (¥3,035) | ¥7,471 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Escudo (¥3,648) | ¥15,388 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (¥2,036,133) | ¥2,576,380 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (¥134) | ¥161 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,273 Escudo (¥2,764) | ¥16,725 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (¥9,120) | ¥1,955 | + 366% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (¥3,040) | ¥3,523 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 Escudo (¥122) | ¥2,205 | - 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 344 Escudo (¥419) | ¥648 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 462 Escudo (¥562) | ¥409 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 98 Escudo (¥119) | ¥143 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 167 Escudo (¥203) | ¥184 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Escudo (¥243) | ¥3,583 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,626 Escudo (¥1,977) | ¥4,280 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (¥851) | ¥3,593 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (¥3,648) | ¥20,657 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (¥3,602) | ¥6,242 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (¥608) | ¥1,034 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (¥183) | ¥533 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (¥152) | ¥526 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (¥12) | ¥41 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,850 Escudo (¥2,249) | ¥11,178 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 341 Escudo (¥415) | ¥554 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 660 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.216
JPY
/
CVE
Cost of living in Cape Verde is 46% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Japan