- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (2,810 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (1,873 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (2,248 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (937 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (2,997 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (2,435 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (1,499 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (4,871 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (4,496 ₦) | 942 ₦ | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (1,124 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (6,557 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (937 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (141 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (886,090 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (93,667 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (44,960 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (337,201 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (224,801 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (22,480 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (37,467 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 431% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (337,201 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (224,801 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 571% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (9,666 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 746% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (7,493 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,919 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (29,973 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (37,467 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (1,311 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 776% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (9,741 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (28,100 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 1515% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (1,584 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (5,395 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (1,424 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (1,873 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (1,873 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (14,987 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (4,496 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (11,240 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (13,113 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (3,185 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (937 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (937 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (565 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 813% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (14,987 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (3,185 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria
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