Cost of Living in Cape Verde
Summary of cost of living in Cape Verde:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,923.8$ (273,293.0Esc), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 829.2$ (77,509.7Esc), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cape Verde is, on average, 31.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Cape Verde is, on average, 78.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 Esc | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 5,000.00 Esc | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 650.00 Esc | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 330.00 Esc | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 220.11 Esc | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 199.14 Esc | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 196.92 Esc | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 113.75 Esc | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 513.40 Esc | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 155.74 Esc | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 80.51 Esc | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 238.44 Esc | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 627.51 Esc | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 408.23 Esc | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 822.23 Esc | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 129.73 Esc | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 110.75 Esc | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 126.63 Esc | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 187.49 Esc | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 64.26 Esc | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 78.62 Esc | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 140.00 Esc | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 111.14 Esc | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 Esc | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 191.88 Esc | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 181.43 Esc | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 500.00 Esc | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 88.52 Esc | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,751.32 Esc | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 Esc | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 402.34 Esc | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 1,250.00 Esc | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 559.56 Esc | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,850,000.00 Esc | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,750,000.00 Esc | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 12,938.36 Esc | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,300.00 Esc | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,335.71 Esc | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,166.67 Esc | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 833.33 Esc | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 550.00 Esc | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 15,625.00 Esc | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 282,666.67 Esc | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,626.98 Esc | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,000.00 Esc | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,000.00 Esc | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 13,333.33 Esc | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 43,379.63 Esc | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 26,100.00 Esc | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 59,171.07 Esc | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 37,506.61 Esc | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,778.37 Esc | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,486.63 Esc | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 30,000.00 Esc | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.67 |
Prices in Cape Verde
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Last update: 18 August 2025
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Last update: 18 August 2025
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