- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 750 Escudo ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Escudo ($5.14) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 Escudo ($6) | $4.53 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 250 Escudo ($2.57) | $0.89 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Escudo ($8) | $3.17 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 650 Escudo ($7) | $4.01 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Escudo ($4.11) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,300 Escudo ($13) | $3.33 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Escudo ($12) | $1.60 | + 672% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Escudo ($3.08) | $3.44 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,750 Escudo ($18) | $15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 Escudo ($2.57) | $1.91 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Escudo ($0.39) | $2.13 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 236,500 Escudo ($2,429) | $2,042 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,000 Escudo ($257) | $1,580 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,000 Escudo ($123) | $177 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 90,000 Escudo ($924) | $1,584 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 60,000 Escudo ($616) | $1,130 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo ($62) | $121 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Escudo ($103) | $48 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 90,000 Escudo ($924) | $334 | + 177% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Escudo ($616) | $119 | + 419% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,580 Escudo ($27) | $11 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Escudo ($21) | $47 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo ($82) | $85 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo ($103) | $115 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,356 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 350 Escudo ($3.60) | $0.77 | + 367% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,600 Escudo ($27) | $85 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 74% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,500 Escudo ($77) | $18 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 423 Escudo ($4.34) | $3.51 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,440 Escudo ($15) | $5.11 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 380 Escudo ($3.90) | $3.47 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Escudo ($5.14) | $1.85 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Escudo ($5.14) | $21 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Escudo ($41) | $45 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200 Escudo ($12) | $25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo ($31) | $173 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Escudo ($36) | $79 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 850 Escudo ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 250 Escudo ($2.57) | $4.87 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 Escudo ($2.57) | $5.88 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $424 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 151 Escudo ($1.55) | $0.34 | + 362% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Escudo ($41) | $54 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 850 Escudo ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,345 prices entered by 13,293 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01027
USD
/
CVE
Cost of living in Cape Verde is 10% more expensive than in United States
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