Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 710 Escudo (₨1,292) | ₨519 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 579 Escudo (₨1,055) | ₨742 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 314 Escudo (₨572) | ₨215 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Escudo (₨195) | ₨119 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 216 Escudo (₨394) | ₨168 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 228 Escudo (₨414) | ₨102 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 284 Escudo (₨518) | ₨658 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 211 Escudo (₨385) | ₨194 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 Escudo (₨254) | ₨51 | + 395% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 Escudo (₨338) | ₨220 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 805 Escudo (₨1,467) | ₨2,141 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 178 Escudo (₨325) | ₨170 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Escudo (₨105) | ₨77 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 61,256 Escudo (₨111,565) | ₨65,360 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,260 Escudo (₨84,253) | ₨44,450 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (₨109,278) | ₨14,918 | + 633% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (₨99,182) | ₨47,849 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (₨59,155) | ₨35,800 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨10,928) | ₨10,123 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,338 Escudo (₨6,080) | ₨2,270 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (₨134,123) | ₨53,975 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (₨18,213) | ₨18,356 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 387 Escudo (₨705) | ₨851 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (₨455) | ₨797 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 42% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,567 Escudo (₨4,675) | ₨4,868 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,504 Escudo (₨4,561) | ₨7,670 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,496 Escudo (₨4,546) | ₨17,357 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Escudo (₨5,464) | ₨8,106 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (₨3,049,698) | ₨5,697,890 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (₨200) | ₨146 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,273 Escudo (₨4,139) | ₨4,073 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨13,660) | ₨572 | + 2289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨4,553) | ₨1,768 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 Escudo (₨182) | ₨1,267 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 344 Escudo (₨627) | ₨575 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 462 Escudo (₨842) | ₨371 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 98 Escudo (₨178) | ₨352 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 167 Escudo (₨304) | ₨116 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Escudo (₨364) | ₨681 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,626 Escudo (₨2,961) | ₨2,016 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (₨1,275) | ₨1,908 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨5,464) | ₨2,708 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (₨5,394) | ₨4,907 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (₨911) | ₨1,025 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (₨274) | ₨469 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (₨228) | ₨513 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (₨18) | ₨4.02 | + 353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,850 Escudo (₨3,369) | ₨4,729 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 341 Escudo (₨621) | ₨237 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 981 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan
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