Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Cabo Verde instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$5.10
CVE495.74
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.86
CVE472.14
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.16
CVE209.56
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.19
CVE115.70
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.51
CVE243.97
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.73
CVE653.29
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.01
CVE487.02
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.80
CVE272.42
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.29
CVE319.63
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.61
CVE156.37
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.17
CVE113.24
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.40
CVE135.63
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.96
CVE190.42
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.07
CVE103.87
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.87
CVE84.24
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$6.45
CVE626.78
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$25.28
CVE2,455.11
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$29,166.78
CVE2,832,823.51
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$21.51
CVE2,089.21
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$57.24
CVE5,559.42
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$475.70
CVE46,202.37
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$350.12
CVE34,005.49
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$96.76
CVE9,397.35
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$136.23
CVE13,231.24
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,824.32
CVE274,311.74
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Cabo Verde
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.70
CVE262.04
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.80
CVE174.59
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.38
CVE424.92
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$44.16
CVE4,288.58
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$7.78
CVE755.42
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$46.18
CVE4,485.30
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$43.75
CVE4,249.24
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$92.36
CVE8,970.61
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$145.83
CVE14,164.12
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