Cost of living in Cape Verde compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Verde is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 583 Escudo ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Escudo ($5.45) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 Escudo ($5.45) | $4.27 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 Escudo ($1.06) | $0.88 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 Escudo ($2.21) | $2.88 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 271 Escudo ($2.95) | $4.18 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Escudo ($3.60) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 240 Escudo ($2.62) | $3.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 170 Escudo ($1.86) | $1.76 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 211 Escudo ($2.30) | $3.11 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 935 Escudo ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Escudo ($1.69) | $1.99 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 Escudo ($0.71) | $2.18 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Cape Verde is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,451 Escudo ($583) | $2,189 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,815 Escudo ($445) | $1,581 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Escudo ($654) | $179 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,457 Escudo ($594) | $1,543 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 32,480 Escudo ($354) | $1,142 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000 Escudo ($65) | $113 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,256 Escudo ($25) | $52 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 73,641 Escudo ($803) | $272 | + 195% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Escudo ($109) | $127 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 350 Escudo ($3.82) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Escudo ($2.73) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Verde is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,000 Escudo ($33) | $47 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $42 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo ($87) | $86 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,000 Escudo ($109) | $107 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Verde is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,674,460 Escudo ($18,260) | $23,518 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 110 Escudo ($1.20) | $0.66 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,289 Escudo ($25) | $74 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Verde is 15% 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 ($82) | $16 | + 404% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo ($27) | $111 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Escudo ($3.41) | $3.45 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Escudo ($2.18) | $4.86 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 91 Escudo ($0.99) | $3.66 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 137 Escudo ($1.50) | $1.81 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Verde is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,062 Escudo ($22) | $47 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 700 Escudo ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo ($33) | $197 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,962 Escudo ($32) | $78 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Escudo ($5.45) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Escudo ($1.64) | $4.94 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 125 Escudo ($1.37) | $5.65 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Escudo ($0.11) | $0.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,133 Escudo ($23) | $49 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 260 Escudo ($2.84) | $8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,146 prices entered by 4,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cape Verde is 41% cheaper than in United States
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