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Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (₨1,080) | ₨597 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨720) | ₨693 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (₨864) | ₨209 | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (₨360) | ₨107 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (₨1,152) | ₨123 | + 835% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (₨936) | ₨91 | + 925% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (₨576) | ₨623 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (₨1,873) | ₨156 | + 1099% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (₨1,729) | ₨43 | + 3940% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (₨432) | ₨296 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (₨2,521) | ₨2,933 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (₨360) | ₨122 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (₨54) | ₨60 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 277% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 277% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (₨340,672) | ₨56,407 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (₨36,012) | ₨36,398 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (₨17,286) | ₨8,000 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (₨129,642) | ₨44,838 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (₨86,428) | ₨29,861 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨8,643) | ₨6,742 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (₨14,405) | ₨2,635 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (₨129,642) | ₨38,859 | + 234% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (₨86,428) | ₨12,077 | + 616% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (₨3,716) | ₨506 | + 634% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,220 | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (₨2,881) | ₨2,544 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,152 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨11,524) | ₨6,931 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨14,405) | ₨5,565 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,240,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (₨504) | ₨95 | + 433% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (₨3,745) | ₨2,465 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨239 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨10,804) | ₨823 | + 1213% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,280 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (₨609) | ₨279 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (₨2,074) | ₨337 | + 516% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (₨547) | ₨160 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (₨720) | ₨105 | + 583% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (₨720) | ₨510 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (₨5,762) | ₨1,448 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (₨1,729) | ₨1,118 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨4,321) | ₨4,212 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (₨5,042) | ₨3,318 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (₨1,224) | ₨649 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (₨360) | ₨403 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (₨360) | ₨546 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨63,543 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (₨217) | ₨47 | + 362% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (₨5,762) | ₨4,077 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (₨1,224) | ₨319 | + 283% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,914 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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