Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 488 Escudo (2,042 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (2,093 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (2,511 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Escudo (418 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 Escudo (764 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 259 Escudo (1,083 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (2,511 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 300 Escudo (1,256 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 165 Escudo (689 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (335 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,099 Escudo (4,601 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (1,256 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (251 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 Escudo (146,489 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,383 Escudo (160,647 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (33,483 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Escudo (272,051 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 Escudo (125,562 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (25,112 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,000 Escudo (12,556 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Escudo (418,540 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 456% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (25,112 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (10,798 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 743% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (2,093 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (8,371 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,438 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (33,483 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (41,854 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 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 | 1,200,000 Escudo (5,022,482 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (1,465 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 915% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,555 Escudo (10,695 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (31,391 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 1240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (10,464 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (1,308 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (6,027 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Escudo (335 ₦) | 354 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Escudo (377 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,337 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,752 Escudo (15,704 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (2,930 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (12,556 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,400 Escudo (18,416 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (2,093 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 Escudo (732 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 226 Escudo (944 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (42 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,009 Escudo (12,592 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Escudo (1,256 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 740 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria
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