Cost of living
Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) compared to Sao Nicolau
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Overview comparison
Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde)Sao Nicolau
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) are roughly 70% higher than in Sao Nicolau.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) | Sao Nicolau |
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| Total with rent one person | 739 | 707 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,432 | 1,790 |
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| Without rent one person | 364 | 364 |
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| Without rent one family | 975 | 1,097 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 330.88 | 488.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 506.77 | 597.53 |
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| Food person | 214 | 322 |
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| Food family | 649 | 796 |
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| Transport person | 52.54 | 39.79 |
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| Transport family | 147.17 | 152.56 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.21 years | 81.4 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) | Sao Nicolau |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.08 | 4.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.74 | 33.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.15 | 6.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.61 | 2.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.99 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.69 | 1.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) | Sao Nicolau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 244.74 | 348.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 164.25 | 264.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 584.24 | 614.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 265.74 | 523.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.4 | 86.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.13 | 120.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 104.5 | 46.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) | Sao Nicolau |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.25 | 10.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 16,073 | 1,162 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,588 | 895 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.24% | 23.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.08 | 17.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) | Sao Nicolau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.32 | 1.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.51 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.98 | 11.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.36 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.38 | 7.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 2.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Cruz (Cabo Verde) | Sao Nicolau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.94 | 23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.45 | 4.96 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.29 | 24.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.62 | 2.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.46 | 37.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.96 | 76.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 709.04 | 85.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,525 | 3,364 |
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