Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Cape Verde
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Economic & Living Costs in Cape Verde
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
400-1100 CVE
Avg: 750 CVE
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
3000-15332.34 CVE
Avg: 9166.17 CVE
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
500-1106.08 CVE
Avg: 803.04 CVE
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
221.22-500 CVE
Avg: 360.61 CVE
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
30000-60000 CVE
Avg: 45000 CVE
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
18000-35000 CVE
Avg: 26500 CVE
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
34032.25-110000 CVE
Avg: 72016.12 CVE
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
25000-80000 CVE
Avg: 52500 CVE
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
43-100 CVE
Avg: 71.5 CVE
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
700-1000 CVE
Avg: 850 CVE
Monthly Transport Pass
3000 CVE
Avg: 1500 CVE
Gasoline (1L)
127.3-160 CVE
Avg: 143.65 CVE
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
6000-20000 CVE
Avg: 13000 CVE
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
5000-6250 CVE
Avg: 5625 CVE
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
1000-3000 CVE
Avg: 2000 CVE
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
130-145 CVE
Avg: 137.5 CVE
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
100-300 CVE
Avg: 200 CVE
Eggs (12)
168-300 CVE
Avg: 234 CVE
Local Cheese (1kg)
600-4000 CVE
Avg: 2300 CVE
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
2000-3000 CVE
Avg: 2500 CVE
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
300-1000 CVE
Avg: 650 CVE
Cinema Ticket
500-600 CVE
Avg: 550 CVE
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
10000-20000 CVE
Avg: 15000 CVE
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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