Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to United States
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 654 Escudo ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 458 Escudo ($4.45) | $10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 341 Escudo ($3.31) | $5.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Escudo ($1.07) | $1.08 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 243 Escudo ($2.36) | $4.94 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 131 Escudo ($1.27) | $4.68 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 509 Escudo ($4.95) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 204 Escudo ($1.98) | $4.67 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 156 Escudo ($1.52) | $2.49 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141 Escudo ($1.37) | $3.11 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Escudo ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Escudo ($1.75) | $2.77 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 Escudo ($1.12) | $2.98 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,847 Escudo ($514) | $2,824 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,242 Escudo ($343) | $2,138 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Escudo ($146) | $220 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,113 Escudo ($477) | $1,886 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,915 Escudo ($310) | $1,441 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 Escudo ($146) | $146 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 Escudo ($47) | $64 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 37,294 Escudo ($362) | $295 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,059 Escudo ($107) | $133 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 705 Escudo ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo ($4.86) | $31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,100 Escudo ($40) | $54 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,228 Escudo ($31) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,774 Escudo ($66) | $93 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,041 Escudo ($78) | $119 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,200,000 Escudo ($31,102) | $27,943 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Escudo ($1.61) | $1.05 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,061 Escudo ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 277 Escudo ($2.69) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 Escudo ($2.92) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Escudo ($27) | $140 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 297 Escudo ($2.88) | $8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 290 Escudo ($2.82) | $4.80 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Escudo ($4.11) | $6 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 112 Escudo ($1.09) | $4.72 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo ($1.33) | $2.25 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 Escudo ($3.03) | $27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cape Verde | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,457 Escudo ($14) | $55 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 562 Escudo ($5.46) | $28 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,882 Escudo ($18) | $89 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 277 Escudo ($2.69) | $14 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 Escudo ($1.21) | $5.21 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 265 Escudo ($2.58) | $6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo ($486) | $556 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Escudo ($0.24) | $0.21 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,299 Escudo ($32) | $54 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 251 Escudo ($2.43) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,914 prices entered by 2,801 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 55% cheaper than in United States
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