Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo (₨1,824) | ₨972 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo (₨1,276) | ₨1,004 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo (₨950) | ₨345 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo (₨308) | ₨175 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo (₨677) | ₨282 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo (₨365) | ₨250 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo (₨1,420) | ₨1,139 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo (₨569) | ₨290 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo (₨436) | ₨122 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo (₨393) | ₨549 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo (₨1,953) | ₨2,784 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo (₨501) | ₨289 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo (₨321) | ₨191 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo (₨147,378) | ₨115,670 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo (₨98,280) | ₨70,950 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo (₨41,831) | ₨25,995 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo (₨136,962) | ₨59,502 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo (₨89,002) | ₨50,821 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo (₨41,831) | ₨20,152 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo (₨13,574) | ₨2,097 | + 547% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo (₨104,004) | ₨71,636 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo (₨30,841) | ₨23,262 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo (₨1,965) | ₨1,718 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (₨1,394) | ₨1,977 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo (₨11,435) | ₨3,426 | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo (₨9,002) | ₨6,254 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo (₨18,890) | ₨13,199 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo (₨22,426) | ₨8,569 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo (₨8,923,960) | ₨4,456,060 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo (₨463) | ₨270 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo (₨8,537) | ₨4,626 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo (₨772) | ₨1,015 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo (₨837) | ₨1,391 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo (₨7,626) | ₨3,667 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo (₨827) | ₨521 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo (₨808) | ₨922 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo (₨1,178) | ₨736 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo (₨312) | ₨249 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (₨383) | ₨242 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo (₨870) | ₨860 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cape Verde | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo (₨4,064) | ₨3,545 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo (₨1,566) | ₨2,089 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo (₨5,248) | ₨7,109 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo (₨772) | ₨880 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo (₨348) | ₨669 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo (₨740) | ₨1,106 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (₨139,437) | ₨119,622 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo (₨70) | ₨3.79 | + 1738% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo (₨9,201) | ₨3,764 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo (₨699) | ₨415 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,879 prices entered by 454 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan
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