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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 2.87 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.61 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.37 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Cape Verde.

5.61 EUR
2.27 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.29 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.92 EUR (2 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Cape Verde.

2.29 EUR
1.92 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.99 EUR (7.28 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Cape Verde.

20.15 EUR
6.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 17.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.86 EUR (6.11 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Cape Verde.

17.28 EUR
5.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.72 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.31 EUR (6.58 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Cape Verde.

16.72 EUR
6.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.36 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.06 EUR (4.23 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Cape Verde.

15.36 EUR
4.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.08 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (1.85 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Cape Verde.

3.08 EUR
1.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.55 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.26 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Cape Verde.

4.55 EUR
2.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.77 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.38 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 65% lower in Cape Verde.

3.77 EUR
1.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.99 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.73 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.47 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Cape Verde.

2.73 EUR
1.41 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.1 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.35 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Cape Verde.

4.10 EUR
1.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.04 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.16 EUR (3.29 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Cape Verde.

16.04 EUR
3.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (0.95 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Cape Verde.

1.20 EUR
0.91 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.74 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.53 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Cape Verde.

3.74 EUR
1.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.12 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.32 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Cape Verde.

5.12 EUR
2.23 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.09 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.35 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Cape Verde.

4.09 EUR
1.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.89 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.27 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Cape Verde.

7.89 EUR
1.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.62 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 3.11 EUR (3.24 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Cape Verde.

6.00 EUR
3.11 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.4 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.79 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Cape Verde.

2.40 EUR
0.76 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Cape Verde - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.39 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 5.01 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.02 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Cape Verde.

5.01 EUR
0.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.69 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.15 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Cape Verde.

2.69 EUR
1.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.68 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.53 EUR (2.63 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Cape Verde.

7.68 EUR
2.53 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.6 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.57 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Cape Verde.

9.60 EUR
1.51 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.06 EUR (5.27 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Cape Verde.

11.52 EUR
5.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 96 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 30.67 EUR (31.95 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Cape Verde.

96.00 EUR
30.67 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 24 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.06 EUR (4.23 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Cape Verde.

24.00 EUR
4.06 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.83 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Cape Verde.

2.11 EUR
0.80 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Cape Verde - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times less for fuel in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.91 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.1 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in the United States.

0.91 EUR
1.05 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.24 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
1.19 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Cape Verde - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.04 times more for transportation in the United States than in Cape Verde.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 123.83 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 18.94 EUR (19.73 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Cape Verde.

123.83 EUR
18.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.64 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.94 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Cape Verde.

2.64 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 28.8 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 9.02 EUR (9.4 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Cape Verde.

28.80 EUR
9.02 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.79 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (1.88 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United States.

1.79 EUR
1.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.32 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.41 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Cape Verde.

4.32 EUR
1.35 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 17.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.41 EUR (5.64 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Cape Verde.

17.28 EUR
5.41 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 94.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 29.32 EUR (30.54 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Cape Verde.

94.32 EUR
29.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 36.48 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 4.51 EUR (4.7 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Cape Verde.

36.48 EUR
4.51 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Cape Verde - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.21 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 3648 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 269.98 EUR (281.24 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Cape Verde.

3 648 EUR
269.98 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 2285 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 160.5 EUR (167.19 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 93% lower in Cape Verde.

2 285 EUR
160.50 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 6810 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 395.21 EUR (411.7 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Cape Verde.

6 810 EUR
395.21 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 3943 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 271.18 EUR (282.49 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Cape Verde.

3 943 EUR
271.18 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Cape Verde - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.88 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 13706 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 877.04 EUR (913.63 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Cape Verde.

13 706 EUR
877.04 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 8904 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 642.12 EUR (668.91 USD) in Cape Verde. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Cape Verde.

8 904 EUR
642.12 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Cape Verde - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 21.73 times higher than in Cape Verde.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5757 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 264.99 EUR (276.04 USD) in Cape Verde. The average salary is 95.4% lower in Cape Verde.

5 757 EUR
264.99 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

99.6 EUR
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Two stars

140 EUR
50.7 EUR

Three stars

187 EUR
68.9 EUR

Four stars

242 EUR
164 EUR

Five stars

577 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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