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
CVE488.65
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.86
CVE465.38
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.16
CVE206.57
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.19
CVE114.04
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Cabo Verde
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.51
CVE240.48
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.73
CVE643.94
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.01
CVE480.05
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.80
CVE268.53
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.29
CVE315.06
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.61
CVE154.13
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.17
CVE111.62
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.40
CVE133.69
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.96
CVE187.70
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.07
CVE102.38
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.87
CVE83.03
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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
CVE617.81
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$25.28
CVE2,419.98
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$29,166.78
CVE2,792,289.56
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$21.51
CVE2,059.31
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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
CVE5,479.87
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$475.70
CVE45,541.27
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$350.12
CVE33,518.92
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$96.76
CVE9,262.89
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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
CVE13,041.92
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,824.32
CVE270,386.71
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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
CVE258.29
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.80
CVE172.09
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.38
CVE418.84
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$44.16
CVE4,227.22
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$7.78
CVE744.61
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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
CVE4,421.13
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$43.75
CVE4,188.43
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$92.36
CVE8,842.25
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$145.83
CVE13,961.45
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