- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 212% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo (руб 513) | руб 359 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo (руб 342) | руб 278 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo (руб 411) | руб 134 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 65 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo (руб 547) | руб 81 | + 574% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo (руб 445) | руб 138 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo (руб 274) | руб 310 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo (руб 890) | руб 93 | + 858% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo (руб 821) | руб 35 | + 2252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo (руб 205) | руб 60 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo (руб 1,198) | руб 532 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 96 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo (руб 26) | руб 32 | - 20% | |
| 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 161,843) | руб 75,087 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo (руб 17,108) | руб 39,678 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo (руб 8,212) | руб 6,137 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo (руб 61,589) | руб 38,444 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo (руб 41,060) | руб 24,360 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo (руб 4,106) | руб 3,704 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo (руб 6,843) | руб 478 | + 1331% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo (руб 61,589) | руб 26,419 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo (руб 41,060) | руб 6,120 | + 571% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo (руб 1,766) | руб 403 | + 338% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 509 | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo (руб 1,369) | руб 5,511 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,037 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (руб 5,475) | руб 5,637 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo (руб 6,843) | руб 7,478 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,208,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo (руб 240) | руб 43 | + 459% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo (руб 1,779) | руб 1,702 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 177% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 324 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo (руб 5,132) | руб 508 | + 910% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,237 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 230 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo (руб 289) | руб 166 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo (руб 985) | руб 211 | + 366% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo (руб 260) | руб 71 | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo (руб 342) | руб 104 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo (руб 342) | руб 515 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 144% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo (руб 2,737) | руб 1,688 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo (руб 821) | руб 682 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (руб 2,053) | руб 5,430 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo (руб 2,395) | руб 3,292 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo (руб 582) | руб 379 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 177 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo (руб 171) | руб 234 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo (руб 103) | руб 4.86 | + 2022% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo (руб 2,737) | руб 3,232 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo (руб 582) | руб 140 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,158 prices entered by 829 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 120% more expensive than in Russia
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