🇨🇻Cost of Living in Cape Verde

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Cape Verde.

Praia is the only city we currently track in Cape Verde, with a cost of living index of 35 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Cape Verde

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$680

per month

Couple

$1,020

per month

Family of 4

$1,430

per month

Student

$510

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Cape Verde, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Praia

Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, a volcanic island city on Santiago with colorful colonial architecture and Atlantic Ocean views. The cost of living is moderate for Africa due to the island's reliance on imports, but the pleasant climate and relaxed lifestyle attract many visitors.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$680

Pop: 160,000Safety: 55/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Cape Verde

What is the cost of living in Cape Verde?

We track Praia in Cape Verde, which has a cost of living index of 35 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Cape Verde at 52 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.