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

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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United States vs. Cape Verde - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.85 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.76 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Cape Verde.

6.39 EUR
2.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.3 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Cape Verde.

2.17 EUR
1.99 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 17.39 EUR (20.16 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

17.20 EUR
17.39 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.26 EUR (8.41 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Cape Verde.

15.53 EUR
7.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 7.26 EUR (8.41 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Cape Verde.

13.87 EUR
7.26 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Cape Verde.

16.39 EUR
4.31 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.08 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Cape Verde.

2.88 EUR
1.80 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.38 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Cape Verde.

6.20 EUR
2.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.91 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Cape Verde.

3.29 EUR
1.65 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.56 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Cape Verde.

2.54 EUR
1.20 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Cape Verde.

4.32 EUR
1.54 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 11.19 EUR (12.97 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Cape Verde.

14.81 EUR
11.19 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Cape Verde.

1.37 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Cape Verde.

3.46 EUR
1.48 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.79 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Cape Verde.

4.94 EUR
2.40 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.47 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Cape Verde.

3.23 EUR
1.27 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Cape Verde.

7.14 EUR
1.54 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.75 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.59 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Cape Verde.

5.50 EUR
3.10 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Cape Verde.

2.15 EUR
0.95 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Cape Verde - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.75 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.93 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 67% lower in Cape Verde.

5.06 EUR
1.67 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Cape Verde.

2.85 EUR
1.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.86 EUR (3.31 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Cape Verde.

6.90 EUR
2.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.21 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Cape Verde.

10.35 EUR
1.91 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.26 EUR (8.41 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Cape Verde.

10.35 EUR
7.26 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 44.92 EUR (52.07 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Cape Verde.

120.79 EUR
44.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.53 EUR (5.26 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Cape Verde.

22.43 EUR
4.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 55% lower in Cape Verde.

2.20 EUR
0.99 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Cape Verde - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.33 times less for fuel in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.39 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.20 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Cape Verde - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.01 times more for transportation in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.89 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 26.09 EUR (30.24 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Cape Verde.

113.89 EUR
26.09 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68% lower in Cape Verde.

2.50 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.24 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 9.07 EUR (10.51 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 75% lower in Cape Verde.

36.24 EUR
9.07 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.37 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

1.87 EUR
2.04 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.84 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Cape Verde.

4.31 EUR
1.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 4.99 EUR (5.78 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Cape Verde.

17.26 EUR
4.99 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 136.13 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 29.93 EUR (34.69 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 78% lower in Cape Verde.

136.13 EUR
29.93 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.08 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 7.56 EUR (8.76 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Cape Verde.

56.08 EUR
7.56 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Cape Verde - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.45 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Cape Verde.

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 3501 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 388.64 EUR (450.44 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Cape Verde.

3 501 EUR
388.64 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 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 216.53 EUR (250.96 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Cape Verde.

2 194 EUR
216.53 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 7094 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 486.59 EUR (563.96 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Cape Verde.

7 094 EUR
486.59 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 4510 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 419.64 EUR (486.36 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Cape Verde.

4 510 EUR
419.64 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Cape Verde - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.1 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14974 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 856.71 EUR (992.93 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Cape Verde.

14 974 EUR
856.71 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 10506 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 633.12 EUR (733.78 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 94% lower in Cape Verde.

10 506 EUR
633.12 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Cape Verde - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 19.58 times higher than in Cape Verde.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4439 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 226.74 EUR (262.79 USD) in Cape Verde. The average salary is 94.9% lower in Cape Verde.

4 439 EUR
226.74 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.5 EUR
-

Two stars

126 EUR
45.6 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
61.9 EUR

Four stars

218 EUR
148 EUR

Five stars

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

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