Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 267 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 148 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 67 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 45 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 84 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 48 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 32 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 257 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 34 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (Mex$ 9,019) | Mex$ 20,891 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (Mex$ 6,014) | Mex$ 10,405 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (Mex$ 2,560) | Mex$ 1,045 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (Mex$ 8,382) | Mex$ 12,954 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (Mex$ 5,447) | Mex$ 6,806 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (Mex$ 2,560) | Mex$ 710 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (Mex$ 831) | Mex$ 398 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (Mex$ 6,365) | Mex$ 6,725 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (Mex$ 1,887) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 116 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 124 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 969 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 712 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (Mex$ 1,156) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (Mex$ 1,372) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (Mex$ 546,113) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 543 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 92 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 221 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 589 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 76 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 57 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 67 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 38 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 246 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cape Verde | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 363 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 156 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 768 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 164 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 80 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 45 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (Mex$ 8,533) | Mex$ 11,670 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (Mex$ 4.27) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 883 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 78 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,914 prices entered by 960 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
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