Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 710 Escudo ($7) | $17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 579 Escudo ($5.55) | $9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 314 Escudo ($3.01) | $5.07 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Escudo ($1.02) | $0.99 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 216 Escudo ($2.07) | $3.33 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 228 Escudo ($2.18) | $4.43 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 284 Escudo ($2.72) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 211 Escudo ($2.02) | $3.93 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 Escudo ($1.34) | $1.92 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 185 Escudo ($1.77) | $3.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 805 Escudo ($8) | $16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 178 Escudo ($1.71) | $2.26 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Escudo ($0.55) | $2.46 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 61,256 Escudo ($586) | $2,513 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,260 Escudo ($443) | $1,960 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo ($574) | $206 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo ($521) | $1,778 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo ($311) | $1,342 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo ($57) | $139 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,338 Escudo ($32) | $56 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo ($705) | $300 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo ($96) | $134 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 387 Escudo ($3.71) | $12 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo ($2.39) | $26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,567 Escudo ($25) | $51 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,504 Escudo ($24) | $46 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,496 Escudo ($24) | $92 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Escudo ($29) | $120 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo ($16,031) | $25,474 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo ($1.05) | $1.06 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,273 Escudo ($22) | $77 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo ($72) | $19 | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo ($24) | $125 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 Escudo ($0.96) | $7 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 344 Escudo ($3.30) | $4.17 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 462 Escudo ($4.43) | $5.50 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 98 Escudo ($0.94) | $4.18 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 167 Escudo ($1.60) | $2.05 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Escudo ($1.91) | $25 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,626 Escudo ($16) | $49 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo ($29) | $196 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo ($28) | $83 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo ($4.79) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo ($1.44) | $5.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo ($1.20) | $6 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo ($0.10) | $0.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,850 Escudo ($18) | $53 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 341 Escudo ($3.26) | $9 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,190 prices entered by 2,619 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 52% cheaper than in United States
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