Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 696 Escudo (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 316 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 533 Escudo (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 179 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 506 Escudo (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 71 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Escudo (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 226 Escudo (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 50 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Escudo (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 507 Escudo (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 90 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 286 Escudo (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 Escudo (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Escudo (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,195 Escudo (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 263 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 319 Escudo (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 39 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Escudo (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 96,631 Escudo (Mex$ 19,251) | Mex$ 23,726 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 69,119 Escudo (Mex$ 13,770) | Mex$ 12,972 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,839 Escudo (Mex$ 3,355) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 80,000 Escudo (Mex$ 15,937) | Mex$ 15,346 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 45,441 Escudo (Mex$ 9,053) | Mex$ 7,814 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,471 Escudo (Mex$ 2,684) | Mex$ 754 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,692 Escudo (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 424 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,393 Escudo (Mex$ 8,047) | Mex$ 5,926 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Escudo (Mex$ 3,984) | Mex$ 2,281 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,105 Escudo (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 153 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 139 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 52% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,376 Escudo (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 980 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,826 Escudo (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 782 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,651 Escudo (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 1,697 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,202 Escudo (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 1,414 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,908,810 Escudo (Mex$ 579,489) | Mex$ 384,726 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 Escudo (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,685 Escudo (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 642 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 335 Escudo (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 107 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,038 Escudo (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 284 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,528 Escudo (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 670 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 244 Escudo (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 94 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 444 Escudo (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 68 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 890 Escudo (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 81 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 248 Escudo (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 150 Escudo (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 44 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 291 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,436 Escudo (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 381 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,679 Escudo (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 176 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Escudo (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 911 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,434 Escudo (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 862 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Escudo (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 180 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Escudo (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 100 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 178 Escudo (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 58 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 41,682 Escudo (Mex$ 8,304) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (Mex$ 4.98) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,939 Escudo (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 899 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 269 Escudo (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 82 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,660 prices entered by 648 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is about the same as in Mexico
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