Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cape Verde | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 710 Escudo (2,860 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 579 Escudo (2,335 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 314 Escudo (1,266 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Escudo (483 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 216 Escudo (871 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 228 Escudo (917 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 488 Escudo (1,966 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 211 Escudo (852 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 Escudo (562 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 164 Escudo (663 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 272 Escudo (1,097 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 192 Escudo (774 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 Escudo (231 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cape Verde | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,551 Escudo (223,896 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,229 Escudo (129,895 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (241,827 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 1026% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,000 Escudo (128,974 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Escudo (80,609 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (24,183 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,338 Escudo (13,454 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (296,807 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (40,304 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 387 Escudo (1,560 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cape Verde | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,725 Escudo (6,952 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,504 Escudo (10,092 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,458 Escudo (13,936 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,996 Escudo (32,227 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cape Verde | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (6,748,816 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Escudo (725 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,596 Escudo (10,462 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cape Verde | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (30,228 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 1592% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,778 Escudo (11,195 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 Escudo (403 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 344 Escudo (1,388 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 462 Escudo (1,863 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 98 Escudo (394 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 167 Escudo (673 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 Escudo (1,030 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cape Verde | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 611 Escudo (2,463 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Escudo (2,015 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Escudo (4,030 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (2,015 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (606 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Escudo (403 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (201,522 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (40 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,990 Escudo (12,050 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 341 Escudo (1,374 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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