Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (2,669 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (1,779 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (2,135 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (320 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Escudo (641 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 Escudo (427 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (2,135 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (4,626 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 Escudo (463 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (285 ₦) | 328 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Escudo (3,558 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (1,068 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (214 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 236,500 Escudo (841,581 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,000 Escudo (177,924 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (28,468 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 Escudo (320,263 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000 Escudo (213,509 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (21,351 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (35,585 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 Escudo (320,263 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (21,351 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (9,181 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 719% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (1,779 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (7,117 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (28,468 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (35,585 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (1,245 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 743% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (9,252 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (26,689 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 849% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (8,896 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (1,504 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (5,124 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (1,352 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (1,779 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (1,779 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (14,234 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (4,270 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (10,675 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (12,455 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (3,025 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (534 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Escudo (1,068 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (36 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,500 Escudo (16,013 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (3,025 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 553% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,100 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria
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