- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (2,808 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (1,872 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (2,247 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (936 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (2,995 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (2,434 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (1,498 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (4,867 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (4,493 ₦) | 931 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (1,123 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (6,552 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (936 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (140 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (885,502 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (93,605 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (44,930 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (336,977 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (224,652 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (22,465 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (37,442 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (336,977 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (224,652 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 536% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (9,660 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 777% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (7,488 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (29,954 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (37,442 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 58% 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 (1,310 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 747% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (9,735 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 176% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (28,081 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 1353% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,156 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (1,583 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (5,392 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (1,423 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (1,872 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (1,872 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (14,977 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (4,493 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (11,233 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (13,105 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (3,183 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (936 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (936 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (565 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 1200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (14,977 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (3,183 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 576% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,385 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.744
NGN
/
CVE
Cost of living in Cape Verde is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria
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