- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 246% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (₨1,063) | ₨559 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨709) | ₨610 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (₨850) | ₨222 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (₨354) | ₨108 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (₨1,134) | ₨121 | + 836% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (₨921) | ₨80 | + 1050% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (₨567) | ₨439 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (₨1,842) | ₨154 | + 1100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (₨1,701) | ₨40 | + 4197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (₨425) | ₨293 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (₨2,480) | ₨2,141 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (₨354) | ₨117 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (₨53) | ₨56 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 279% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (₨335,180) | ₨57,192 | + 486% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (₨35,431) | ₨36,148 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (₨17,007) | ₨8,238 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (₨127,553) | ₨44,615 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (₨85,035) | ₨25,516 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨8,504) | ₨6,795 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (₨14,173) | ₨2,646 | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (₨127,553) | ₨39,967 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (₨85,035) | ₨11,006 | + 673% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (₨3,657) | ₨499 | + 633% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (₨2,835) | ₨2,600 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨11,338) | ₨6,156 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨14,173) | ₨5,351 | + 165% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,833,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (₨496) | ₨90 | + 452% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (₨3,685) | ₨2,481 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 225% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨10,629) | ₨652 | + 1531% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (₨599) | ₨275 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (₨2,041) | ₨340 | + 500% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (₨539) | ₨142 | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (₨709) | ₨109 | + 552% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (₨709) | ₨637 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (₨5,669) | ₨1,494 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (₨1,701) | ₨1,128 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨4,252) | ₨3,688 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (₨4,960) | ₨3,101 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (₨1,205) | ₨526 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (₨354) | ₨392 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (₨354) | ₨548 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (₨214) | ₨49 | + 335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (₨5,669) | ₨4,025 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (₨1,205) | ₨185 | + 553% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,411 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan
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