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