Cost of Living in Cape Verde
Summary of cost of living in Cape Verde:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,712.7$ (263,596.9Esc), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 772.2$ (75,038.9Esc), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cape Verde is, on average, 35.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Cape Verde is, on average, 78.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.15 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.49 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.46 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.88 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.70 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.16 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.23 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.59 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.79 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.33 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.76 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.73 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.96 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.59 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.23 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.04 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.89 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.03 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 28.43 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.73 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.29 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.75 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,330.07 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,592.19 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 133.23 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.44 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 53.60 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.96 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.58 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 5.66 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 160.80 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,908.99 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 58.09 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.87 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 137.22 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 441.43 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 245.70 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 590.13 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 549.75 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 91.52 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 67.80 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 257.28 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 |
Prices in Cape Verde
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Last update: March 2025
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Last update: March 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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