Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Cabo Verde is 2.92 times more expensive as compared to Kenya.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Cabo Verde and Kenya. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Cabo Verde and Kenya.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
 Indicators  | Cabo Verde  | Kenya  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 50,000 CVE (500 USD) | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 80,000 CVE (800 USD) | 80,000 KES (552 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 120,000 CVE (1,200 USD) | 120,000 KES (828 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 CVE (300 USD) | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 50,000 CVE (500 USD) | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 80,000 CVE (800 USD) | 70,000 KES (483 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.25 to 0.5 % | 0.1 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Cabo Verde is 1.52 times more expensive than Kenya.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 30,000 CVE (300 USD) | 100,000 KES (690 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 7,000 CVE (70 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 6,000 CVE (60 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 30.80% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Cabo Verde costs 2.30 times less compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 8,000 CVE (80 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 3,500 CVE (35 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 6,000 CVE (60 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 379.38% more in Cabo Verde compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 1,800 CVE (18 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 120 KES (0.83 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 300 CVE (3 USD) | 20 KES (0.14 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 400 CVE (4 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 1,200 CVE (12 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 2,000 CVE (20 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
In Cabo Verde, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 13.46 times more expensive than the cost in Kenya.
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 783.00% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 1,200 CVE (12 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 700 CVE (7 USD) | 120 KES (0.83 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 900 CVE (9 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 800 CVE (8 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 600 CVE (6 USD) | 80 KES (0.55 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 1,200 CVE (12 USD) | 250 KES (1.72 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 700 CVE (7 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 1,900 CVE (19 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 10.08 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 7,000 CVE (70 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 1,500 CVE (15 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 300 CVE (3 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 200 CVE (2 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 1,200 KES (8.28 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 2,000 CVE (20 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 800 CVE (8 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 285.25% more in Cabo Verde compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 500 CVE (5 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 700 CVE (7 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 CVE (20 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 3,500 CVE (35 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.65 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 150 CVE (1.50 USD) | 50 KES (0.34 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 15,000 CVE (150 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 300 CVE (3 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 200 CVE (2 USD) | 50 KES (0.34 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 10,000 CVE (100 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 200 CVE (2 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 100 CVE (1 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.06 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 CVE (30,000 USD) | 1,500,000 KES (10,350 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 30,000 CVE (300 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 CVE (100 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 50,000 CVE (500 USD) | 20,000 KES (138 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 6 % | 13 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 150 CVE (1.50 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 600 CVE (6 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 800 KES 5.52 USD |
You would have to pay 2.91 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Cabo Verde compared to that of Kenya.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 2,000 CVE (20 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 10,000 CVE (100 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 2,000 CVE (20 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 600 CVE (6 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 CVE (100 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.53 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 15,000 CVE (150 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 8,000 CVE (80 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Haircuts  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 CVE (4 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 200 CVE (2 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.25 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 7,000 CVE (70 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 40,000 CVE (400 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 6,000 CVE (60 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 12,000 CVE (120 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 10,000 CVE (100 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 8,000 CVE (80 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 6,000 CVE (60 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 400 CVE (4 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 400 CVE (4 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 15,000 CVE (150 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 8,000 CVE (80 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.51 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 40,000 CVE (400 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 35,000 CVE (350 USD) | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 12,000 CVE (120 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 60,000 CVE (600 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 50,000 CVE (500 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 6.44 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 CVE (300 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 50,000 CVE (500 USD) | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 70,000 CVE (700 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 150,000 CVE (1,500 USD) | 50,000 KES (345 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 250,000 CVE (2,500 USD) | 40,000 KES (276 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 400,000 CVE (4,000 USD) | 100,000 KES (690 USD) |
After School Activities  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 30,000 CVE (300 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Tutoring  | 25,000 CVE (250 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 15,000 CVE (150 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
School Supplies  | 8,000 CVE (80 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 5.71 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 800 CVE (8 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Bowling  | 1,500 CVE (15 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,200 CVE (12 USD) | 600 KES (4.14 USD) |
Video Games  | 7,000 CVE (70 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 4,000 CVE (40 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,500 CVE (15 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 8,000 KES (55.20 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 3.20 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 25,000 CVE (250 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 15,000 CVE (150 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Art Classes  | 2,500 CVE (25 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 CVE (15 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 3,000 CVE (30 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,000 CVE (10 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Educational Software  | 18,000 CVE (180 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 6.25 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 80,000 CVE (800 USD) | 70,000 KES (483 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 70,000 CVE (700 USD) | 50,000 KES (345 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,333.33 CVE per hour (13.33 USD) | 500 KES per hour (3.45 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 20,000 CVE (200 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 150,000 CVE (1,500 USD) | 60,000 KES (414 USD) |
If you lived in Cabo Verde, you would earn 2.44 times more salary as compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 CVE (70 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 5,000 CVE (50 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 CVE (60 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,500 CVE (65 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.29 times more in Cabo Verde, as compared to Kenya.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Cabo Verde and Kenya.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
