Cost of Living in Cape Verde
Summary of cost of living in Cape Verde:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,758.8 (270,963.0 Esc), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $771.2 (75,740.9 Esc), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Cape Verde is, on average, 34.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Cape Verde is, on average, 79.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 550.00 Esc | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 5,250.00 Esc | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 940.19 Esc | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 295.00 Esc | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 192.50 Esc | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 236.19 Esc | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 205.09 Esc | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 115.29 Esc | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 141.25 Esc | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 154.25 Esc | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 83.91 Esc | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 235.25 Esc | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 597.34 Esc | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 377.99 Esc | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 822.39 Esc | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 136.68 Esc | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 115.67 Esc | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 130.79 Esc | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 170.55 Esc | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 68.04 Esc | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 78.62 Esc | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 124.00 Esc | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 121.43 Esc | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 800.00 Esc | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 199.49 Esc | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 181.43 Esc | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 500.00 Esc | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 88.55 Esc | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 3,000.00 Esc | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 Esc | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 402.34 Esc | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,500.00 Esc | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 150.11 Esc | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,850,000.00 Esc | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,750,000.00 Esc | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 14,400.79 Esc | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,640.00 Esc | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 5,231.94 Esc | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,916.67 Esc | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 766.67 Esc | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 550.00 Esc | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 14,166.67 Esc | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 304,000.00 Esc | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 5,087.05 Esc | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,500.00 Esc | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,500.00 Esc | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 13,333.33 Esc | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 41,250.00 Esc | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 24,600.00 Esc | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 57,645.50 Esc | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 32,500.00 Esc | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,219.25 Esc | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,123.89 Esc | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 32,500.00 Esc | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.33 | |
Prices in Cape Verde
This country had 133 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
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Last update: 2 October 2026
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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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 EspañolCoste de vida en Cabo Verde
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