Cost of Living in Cape Verde
Summary of cost of living in Cape Verde:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,812.9$ (268,293.0Esc), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 799.1$ (76,220.3Esc), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cape Verde is, on average, 33.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Cape Verde is, on average, 79.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.24 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 51.95 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.39 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.30 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.93 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.01 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.15 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.33 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.37 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.87 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.80 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.12 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.04 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.26 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.62 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.10 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.39 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.08 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.90 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.98 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.93 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.18 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.83 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.80 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.48 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.86 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,880.51 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 39,316.46 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 135.69 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.96 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 54.44 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.60 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.74 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5.77 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 163.82 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,963.59 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 59.08 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.45 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.88 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 139.79 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 449.41 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 250.31 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 563.08 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 485.26 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 92.66 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 68.56 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 262.11 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 |
Prices in Cape Verde
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Last update: 29 May 2025
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Last update: 29 May 2025
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Kap Verde
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida em Cabo Verde
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Capo Verde
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