Mindelo travel budget

Mindelo: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mindelo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mindelo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 47 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 885* (90090 CVE)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 1865* (189826 CVE)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 3249* (330722 CVE)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Mindelo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mindelo in 2024 is 49% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Mindelo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Mindelo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mindelo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mindelo is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.9/person
( $ 3.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 55/person
( $ 55)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
( $ 5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.9 for 500ml
( $ 3.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
( $ 1.7)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.6/cup
( $ 0.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
( $ 1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
( $ 0.4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mindelo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mindelo is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 47/night
($ 47 to $ 122)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 41 to $ 69)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 48 to $ 134)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 81 to $ 109)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 45/night
($ 45 to $ 121)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 47/month
($ 47 to $ 122)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 90/month
($ 64 to $ 144)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 85/month
($ 49 to $ 117)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 56/month
($ 34 to $ 82)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 157/month
($ 80 to $ 282)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Mindelo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mindelo is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
( $ 1.4)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
( $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
( $ 1)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
( $ 2.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
( $ 1.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.9/kg
( $ 4.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
( $ 0.5)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mindelo

On average, the price of transport in Mindelo is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
( $ 0.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
( $ 1.3)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mindelo

On average, shopping budget in Mindelo is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.6/pack
( $ 2.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 35
( $ 35)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Plane ticket budget

London → Praia
London → Praia
London → Praia
$ 638
(fair price: $ 554)
Manchester → Praia
Manchester → Praia
Manchester → Praia
$ 630
(fair price: $ 528)
Dublin → Praia
Dublin → Praia
Dublin → Praia
$ 567
(fair price: $ 467)
New York City → Praia
New York City → Praia
New York City → Praia
$ 1095
(fair price: $ 928)
Montreal → Praia
Montreal → Praia
Montreal → Praia
$ 1079
(fair price: $ 936)
Edinburgh → Praia
Edinburgh → Praia
Edinburgh → Praia
$ 691
(fair price: $ 581)



About this information on the cost of living in Mindelo

The information about the cost of living in Mindelo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Mindelo was updated on 24-03-2024.

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