Travel budget and cost of living in Cabo Verde how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Cabo Verde
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Cape Verde: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cabo Verde for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 28 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.2 per person
- $ 1.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 695* (64092 CVE)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 64 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 9.7 per person
- $ 7.4 per person
Total budget:
$ 1952* (179984 CVE)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 98 for 2 ppl.
- $ 39 per person
- $ 25 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 3540* (326480 CVE)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Cabo Verde in 2021
Cost of living: Cape Verde VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Cabo Verde in 2021 is 36% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Cabo Verde by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Cabo Verde compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Cape Verde | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Praia | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Praia |
| Mindelo | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Mindelo |
| Cidade Velha | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Cidade Velha |
Local prices in Cabo Verde by expense type
Cape Verde: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cabo Verde costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.4/person
($ 4.3 to $ 9.8)
($ 4.3 to $ 9.8)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 13 to $ 60)
($ 13 to $ 60)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 4.9 to $ 5.4)
($ 4.9 to $ 5.4)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 3.7 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 7.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 7.9)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
( $ 1.3)
( $ 1.3)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Cape Verde: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cabo Verde costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 28/night
($ 28 to $ 28)
($ 28 to $ 28)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 54/night
($ 44 to $ 70)
($ 44 to $ 70)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 52 to $ 103)
($ 52 to $ 103)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 130 to $ 144)
($ 130 to $ 144)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 214/night
($ 214 to $ 214)
($ 214 to $ 214)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 32/month
($ 30 to $ 34)
($ 30 to $ 34)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 76/month
($ 61 to $ 95)
($ 61 to $ 95)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 110/month
($ 81 to $ 141)
($ 81 to $ 141)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 61/month
($ 52 to $ 72)
($ 52 to $ 72)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 162/month
($ 106 to $ 235)
($ 106 to $ 235)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Cape Verde: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Cabo Verde costs 32% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)
($ 1 to $ 1.4)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 1.2/500g
( $ 1.2)
( $ 1.2)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1/kg
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
( $ 5.4)
( $ 5.4)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 3.2)
($ 2.6 to $ 3.2)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)
( $ 2.2)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)
( $ 1.6)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Cape Verde: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Cabo Verde is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
97% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 67/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 168)
($ 40 to $ 168)
70% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Cape Verde: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Cabo Verde costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 7.4/ticket
( $ 7.4)
( $ 7.4)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 4.8/hr
( $ 4.8)
( $ 4.8)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Cape Verde: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Cabo Verde costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.2/pack
( $ 3.2)
( $ 3.2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 39
( $ 39)
( $ 39)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 17
( $ 17)
( $ 17)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → Praia
$ 592
(fair price: $ 505)
(fair price: $ 505)
Manchester → Praia
$ 624
(fair price: $ 518)
(fair price: $ 518)
London → São Vicente island
$ 752
(fair price: $ 623)
(fair price: $ 623)
Dublin → Praia
$ 523
(fair price: $ 433)
(fair price: $ 433)
Manchester → São Vicente island
$ 830
(fair price: $ 695)
(fair price: $ 695)
New York City → Praia
$ 1127
(fair price: $ 986)
(fair price: $ 986)
About the information on the cost of living in Cabo Verde
The information about the cost of living in Cabo Verde shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Cabo Verde updated on 09-05-2021.