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:

  • $ 36 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10.3 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 901* (84546 CVE)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2524* (236852 CVE)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 100 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 3868* (363034 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 2025

Cost of living: Cape Verde VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cabo Verde in 2025 is 39% 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:

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Local prices in Cabo Verde by expense type

Cape Verde: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cabo Verde costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.3/person
($ 2.7 to $ 12)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 24/person
($ 16 to $ 59)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.8/person
($ 4.8 to $ 12)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 3.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cape Verde: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cabo Verde costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 17 to $ 187)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 64 to $ 126)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 52 to $ 156)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 71 to $ 173)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 82 to $ 220)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 51/month
($ 20 to $ 168)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 98/month
($ 59 to $ 168)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 112/month
($ 65 to $ 179)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 78/month
($ 51 to $ 125)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 190/month
($ 91 to $ 341)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Cape Verde: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cabo Verde costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.6/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 9.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cape Verde: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Cabo Verde costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
($ 1.6 to $ 2.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 96/24hrs
($ 75 to $ 106)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Cape Verde: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cabo Verde costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 6.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 8.9/hr
($ 5.3 to $ 11)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Cape Verde: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Cabo Verde costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.1/pack
($ 4.8 to $ 5.3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 33 to $ 89)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
( $ 33)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Praia
London → Praia
London → Praia
$ 645
(fair price: $ 580)
Manchester → Praia
Manchester → Praia
Manchester → Praia
$ 683
(fair price: $ 598)
Montreal → Praia
Montreal → Praia
Montreal → Praia
$ 1076
(fair price: $ 987)
Dublin → Praia
Dublin → Praia
Dublin → Praia
$ 635
(fair price: $ 542)
London → São Vicente island
London → São Vicente island
London → São Vicente island
$ 907
(fair price: $ 749)
New York City → Praia
New York City → Praia
New York City → Praia
$ 1166
(fair price: $ 993)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Cabo Verde updated on 28-03-2025.

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