Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 250 Escudo (₨413) | ₨577 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨826) | ₨658 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (₨991) | ₨249 | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 Escudo (₨149) | ₨108 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 152 Escudo (₨251) | ₨120 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 Escudo (₨198) | ₨96 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Escudo (₨991) | ₨526 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (₨2,147) | ₨176 | + 1120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 130 Escudo (₨215) | ₨44 | + 384% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 80 Escudo (₨132) | ₨344 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Escudo (₨1,651) | ₨1,632 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 300 Escudo (₨495) | ₨126 | + 293% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Escudo (₨99) | ₨57 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 Escudo (₨57,792) | ₨60,758 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,383 Escudo (₨63,377) | ₨35,785 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 Escudo (₨13,209) | ₨9,753 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Escudo (₨107,327) | ₨53,937 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 60,000 Escudo (₨99,071) | ₨30,998 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨9,907) | ₨7,631 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (₨16,512) | ₨2,510 | + 558% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Escudo (₨165,119) | ₨40,341 | + 309% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Escudo (₨9,907) | ₨12,473 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (₨4,260) | ₨609 | + 600% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (₨826) | ₨649 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (₨3,302) | ₨2,518 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,757 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨13,209) | ₨6,430 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨16,512) | ₨5,127 | + 222% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Escudo (₨1,981,424) | ₨2,319,940 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (₨578) | ₨115 | + 403% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,555 Escudo (₨4,219) | ₨2,310 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 239% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨235 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨12,384) | ₨426 | + 2809% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨4,128) | ₨1,378 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (₨516) | ₨332 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (₨2,378) | ₨311 | + 666% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Escudo (₨132) | ₨207 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Escudo (₨149) | ₨138 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨434 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (₨6,605) | ₨1,566 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (₨1,156) | ₨1,256 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨4,954) | ₨3,430 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (₨5,779) | ₨3,673 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (₨1,404) | ₨792 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (₨248) | ₨348 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Escudo (₨495) | ₨516 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,116 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (₨17) | ₨4.30 | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,803 Escudo (₨6,279) | ₨4,335 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (₨1,404) | ₨215 | + 552% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,012 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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