Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 583 Escudo (₨974) | ₨441 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (₨836) | ₨682 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Escudo (₨836) | ₨269 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 Escudo (₨162) | ₨115 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 Escudo (₨338) | ₨152 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 271 Escudo (₨452) | ₨86 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Escudo (₨551) | ₨730 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 240 Escudo (₨401) | ₨149 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 170 Escudo (₨285) | ₨53 | + 442% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 211 Escudo (₨352) | ₨304 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 935 Escudo (₨1,563) | ₨1,613 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Escudo (₨259) | ₨130 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 Escudo (₨108) | ₨81 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,451 Escudo (₨89,335) | ₨68,178 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,815 Escudo (₨68,216) | ₨38,848 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo (₨100,280) | ₨11,046 | + 808% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo (₨91,015) | ₨53,451 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo (₨54,284) | ₨33,101 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (₨10,028) | ₨9,791 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,256 Escudo (₨3,771) | ₨2,408 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo (₨123,079) | ₨45,353 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo (₨16,713) | ₨22,152 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Escudo (₨585) | ₨767 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo (₨418) | ₨518 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 Escudo (₨5,014) | ₨3,232 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,463 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (₨13,371) | ₨9,871 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (₨16,713) | ₨6,396 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo (₨2,798,585) | ₨2,677,660 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo (₨184) | ₨106 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,289 Escudo (₨3,826) | ₨2,392 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (₨12,535) | ₨778 | + 1511% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (₨4,178) | ₨1,865 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨577 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo (₨522) | ₨370 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Escudo (₨334) | ₨526 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 91 Escudo (₨151) | ₨185 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo (₨230) | ₨156 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨515 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,062 Escudo (₨3,446) | ₨2,013 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo (₨1,170) | ₨1,512 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (₨5,014) | ₨2,928 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo (₨4,950) | ₨3,842 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo (₨836) | ₨1,548 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo (₨251) | ₨492 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo (₨209) | ₨444 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo (₨17) | ₨41 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,133 Escudo (₨3,566) | ₨3,909 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 260 Escudo (₨435) | ₨268 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,567 prices entered by 421 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
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