- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (¥894) | ¥1,006 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (¥596) | ¥711 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (¥715) | ¥445 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (¥298) | ¥198 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (¥953) | ¥270 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (¥775) | ¥689 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (¥477) | ¥889 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (¥1,549) | ¥637 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (¥1,430) | ¥430 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (¥357) | ¥262 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (¥2,085) | ¥1,549 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (¥298) | ¥212 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (¥45) | ¥195 | - 77% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (¥281,810) | ¥242,113 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (¥29,790) | ¥121,422 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (¥14,299) | ¥21,895 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (¥107,243) | ¥116,929 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (¥71,495) | ¥79,022 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (¥7,150) | ¥12,611 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (¥11,916) | ¥4,156 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (¥107,243) | ¥55,558 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (¥71,495) | ¥16,830 | + 325% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (¥3,074) | ¥693 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (¥2,383) | ¥7,207 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,012 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (¥9,533) | ¥8,544 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (¥11,916) | ¥15,007 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (¥417) | ¥147 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (¥3,098) | ¥11,877 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 92% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (¥8,937) | ¥1,016 | + 780% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (¥504) | ¥711 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (¥1,716) | ¥484 | + 255% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (¥453) | ¥145 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (¥596) | ¥213 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (¥596) | ¥2,946 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (¥4,766) | ¥4,119 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (¥1,430) | ¥3,373 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (¥3,575) | ¥12,005 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (¥4,171) | ¥8,157 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (¥1,013) | ¥903 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (¥298) | ¥498 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (¥298) | ¥551 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (¥180) | ¥56 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (¥4,766) | ¥10,056 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (¥1,013) | ¥474 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,789 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.192
JPY
/
CVE
Cost of living in Cape Verde is 14% more expensive than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 21% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is 6% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 36% cheaper than in Japan