- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 209% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (руб 513) | руб 354 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (руб 342) | руб 284 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (руб 410) | руб 134 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 64 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (руб 547) | руб 82 | + 566% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (руб 445) | руб 148 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (руб 274) | руб 310 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (руб 889) | руб 94 | + 844% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (руб 821) | руб 35 | + 2237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (руб 205) | руб 62 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (руб 1,197) | руб 524 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 94 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (руб 26) | руб 31 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo (руб 161,743) | руб 75,556 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (руб 17,098) | руб 40,521 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (руб 8,207) | руб 6,224 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (руб 61,551) | руб 37,854 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (руб 41,034) | руб 25,057 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (руб 4,103) | руб 3,914 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (руб 6,839) | руб 482 | + 1319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (руб 61,551) | руб 26,516 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (руб 41,034) | руб 5,833 | + 603% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (руб 1,764) | руб 399 | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 534 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (руб 1,368) | руб 5,287 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,076 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (руб 5,471) | руб 5,565 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (руб 6,839) | руб 7,189 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 56% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,126,760 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (руб 239) | руб 42 | + 466% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (руб 1,778) | руб 1,710 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 183% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 315 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (руб 5,129) | руб 504 | + 918% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,316 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 227 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (руб 289) | руб 160 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (руб 985) | руб 207 | + 375% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (руб 260) | руб 69 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (руб 342) | руб 100 | + 241% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (руб 342) | руб 524 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 143% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (руб 2,736) | руб 1,596 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (руб 821) | руб 670 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (руб 2,052) | руб 5,496 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (руб 2,394) | руб 3,405 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (руб 581) | руб 373 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 178 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 228 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (руб 103) | руб 4.91 | + 2001% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (руб 2,736) | руб 3,050 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (руб 581) | руб 137 | + 325% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,569 prices entered by 914 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 121% more expensive than in Russia
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