Cost of living
Malaysia compared to Cabo Verde
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Overview comparison
MalaysiaCabo Verde
Consumer prices in Malaysia are roughly 21% higher than in Cabo Verde.
Cost of living
| Item | Malaysia | Cabo Verde |
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| Total with rent one person | 646 | 785 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,340 | 2,070 |
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| Without rent one person | 398 | 435 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,293 | 1,334 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 257.78 | 297 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 504.33 | 664 |
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| Food person | 267 | 282 |
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| Food family | 620 | 770 |
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| Transport person | 41.66 | 55 |
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| Transport family | 120.34 | 144 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.82 years | 51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Malaysia | Cabo Verde |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.61 | 4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.24 | 53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.72 | 3 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.61 | 1 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.15 | 1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Malaysia | Cabo Verde |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 356.49 | 327 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 199.13 | 215 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 675.7 | 1,072 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 451.96 | 465 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.92 | 68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.17 | 111 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.37 | 37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Malaysia | Cabo Verde |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.19 | 13 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 | 1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.28% | 15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.84 | 4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.45 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Malaysia | Cabo Verde |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 | 2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.13 | 0 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.14 | 1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.07 | 12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.54 | 5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.22 | 5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0 |
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Other
| Item | Malaysia | Cabo Verde |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.27 | 29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.99 | 7 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.63 | 19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.4 | 7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 68.03 | 62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.67 | 87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 173.34 | 269 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,476 | 2,046 |
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