Cost of living
Boa Vista compared to Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde)
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Overview comparison
Boa VistaSanta Cruz (Cabo Verde)
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) are roughly 70% higher than in Boa Vista.
Cost of living
| Item | Boa Vista | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) |
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| Total with rent one person | 821 | 739 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,769 | 1,432 |
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| Without rent one person | 394 | 364 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,044 | 975 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 376.48 | 330.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 693.04 | 506.77 |
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| Food person | 280 | 214 |
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| Food family | 672 | 649 |
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| Transport person | 50 | 52.54 |
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| Transport family | 144.98 | 147.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.29 years | 82.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Boa Vista | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.54 | 3.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.11 | 22.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.92 | 4.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 | 1.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.76 | 2.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.38 | 1.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Boa Vista | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 411.37 | 244.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 203.7 | 164.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 676.11 | 584.24 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 418.97 | 265.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.07 | 51.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 157.85 | 75.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.92 | 104.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Boa Vista | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.08 | 21.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,155 | 16,073 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 917 | 3,588 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 0.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.25% | 34.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.47 | 11.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.55 | 0.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Boa Vista | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.03 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.54 | 0.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.64 | 1.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.53 | 10.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 3.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 13.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.55 | 1.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Boa Vista | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.91 | 34.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.69 | 1.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.66 | 22.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.01 | 3.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.2 | 36.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.36 | 62.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 72.08 | 709.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,407 | 14,525 |
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