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Cost of Living & Prices:
Cape Verde vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Cape Verde vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.64 times less for grocery shopping in Cape Verde than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.27 EUR (2.57 USD) in Cape Verde and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Cape Verde.

2.27 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.91 EUR (2.17 USD) in Cape Verde and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9% lower in Cape Verde.

1.91 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.97 EUR (7.91 USD) in Cape Verde and 18.48 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Cape Verde.

6.97 EUR
18.48 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.84 EUR (6.64 USD) in Cape Verde and 15.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Cape Verde.

5.84 EUR
15.85 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.29 EUR (7.15 USD) in Cape Verde and 15.34 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in Cape Verde.

6.29 EUR
15.34 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.04 EUR (4.59 USD) in Cape Verde and 14.09 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Cape Verde.

4.04 EUR
14.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) in Cape Verde and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Cape Verde.

1.77 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.16 EUR (2.45 USD) for 12 eggs in Cape Verde and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Cape Verde.

2.16 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Cape Verde and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Cape Verde.

1.32 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.41 EUR (1.6 USD) in Cape Verde and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Cape Verde.

1.41 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in Cape Verde and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Cape Verde.

1.29 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.15 EUR (3.57 USD) in Cape Verde and 14.71 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Cape Verde.

3.15 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Cape Verde and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Cape Verde.

0.91 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.67 USD) in Cape Verde and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Cape Verde.

1.47 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.22 EUR (2.52 USD) in Cape Verde and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Cape Verde.

2.22 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in Cape Verde and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Cape Verde.

1.29 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in Cape Verde and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Cape Verde.

1.21 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.1 EUR (3.52 USD) in Cape Verde and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Cape Verde.

3.10 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in Cape Verde and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Cape Verde.

0.76 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Cape Verde vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.13 times less for meals in restaurants in Cape Verde than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Cape Verde and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Cape Verde.

0.97 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Cape Verde and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Cape Verde.

1.10 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.52 EUR (2.86 USD) in Cape Verde and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Cape Verde.

2.52 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in Cape Verde and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Cape Verde.

1.51 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.04 EUR (5.72 USD) in Cape Verde and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Cape Verde.

5.04 EUR
10.57 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.56 EUR (34.71 USD) in Cape Verde and 88.05 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Cape Verde.

30.56 EUR
88.05 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.04 EUR (4.59 USD) in Cape Verde and 22.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Cape Verde.

4.04 EUR
22.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Cape Verde and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Cape Verde.

0.79 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Cape Verde vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.26 times more for fuel in Cape Verde than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cape Verde and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

0.97 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.1 EUR (1.24 USD) in Cape Verde and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Cape Verde vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.64 times less for transportation in Cape Verde than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 18.88 EUR (21.44 USD) in Cape Verde and 113.58 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Cape Verde.

18.88 EUR
113.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Cape Verde and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Cape Verde.

0.90 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.99 EUR (10.21 USD) in Cape Verde and 26.41 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Cape Verde.

8.99 EUR
26.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Cape Verde and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in the United States.

1.80 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.35 EUR (1.53 USD) in Cape Verde and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Cape Verde.

1.35 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Cape Verde vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.39 EUR (6.13 USD) in Cape Verde and 15.85 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Cape Verde.

5.39 EUR
15.85 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 29.21 EUR (33.18 USD) in Cape Verde and 86.51 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Cape Verde.

29.21 EUR
86.51 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 4.49 EUR (5.1 USD) in Cape Verde and 33.46 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Cape Verde.

4.49 EUR
33.46 EUR

Flats for rent

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Cape Verde vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14 times less for renting an apartment in Cape Verde than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 269.02 EUR (305.55 USD) in Cape Verde and 3346 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Cape Verde.

269.02 EUR
3 346 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 159.93 EUR (181.64 USD) in Cape Verde and 2096 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Cape Verde.

159.93 EUR
2 096 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 393.82 EUR (447.29 USD) in Cape Verde and 6246 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Cape Verde.

393.82 EUR
6 246 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 270.22 EUR (306.91 USD) in Cape Verde and 3616 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Cape Verde.

270.22 EUR
3 616 EUR

Flats for sale

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Cape Verde vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.7 times less for buying an apartment in Cape Verde than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 873.94 EUR (992.59 USD) in Cape Verde and 12571 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Cape Verde.

873.94 EUR
12 571 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 639.85 EUR (726.72 USD) in Cape Verde and 8166 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Cape Verde.

639.85 EUR
8 166 EUR

Salary

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Cape Verde vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Cape Verde is 20 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 264.05 EUR (299.9 USD) in Cape Verde and 5280 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95% lower in Cape Verde.

264.05 EUR
5 280 EUR

Hotels

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Cape Verde vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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91.3 EUR

Two stars

46.5 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

63.2 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

151 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
529 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Cape Verde: 4 cities, 32 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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