Prices on the Cape Verde Islands / Sal, São Vicente, Boa Vista, Santiago, Fogo / Alcohol, cigarettes, dinners in restaurants, food in stores

Prices in Cape Verde are quite high. Most of the goods are imported here, so their prices must be higher. Secondly, the stores often have a shortage of products because they are delivered here periodically, usually by sea.

Therefore, the view of empty shelves does not surprise anyone here.

The advantage when it comes to leisure costs in Cape Verde is that taxi rides here are relatively low and virtually the same on every island.

Let’s check the current prices in Cape Verde:

Prices in Cape Verde / Food in stores and lunch at restaurants
Prices in Cape Verde / Food in stores and lunch at restaurants

Current prices in Cape Verde

Prices in Cape Verde are clearly differentiated. Their height varies from one island to another. The more popular the place, the higher the prices are – as in the whole world. For example, coffee in a restaurant, fruit on a market stall, or even accommodation in Sal will be more expensive than, for example, on Fogo or Sao Vicente.

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You should also be aware that the currency in Cape Verde is Cape Verde Escudo (CVE). A fixed exchange rate is set on site, which is 1000 CVE for around 9 euro. For this reason, you can feel safe that you will not hit a dishonest currency exchange point.

But to the point we will present to you here, the prices of basic services related to tourism and food, on each of the more frequently visited Cape Verde Islands.

Prices of transport and accommodation in Cape Verde
Prices of transport and accommodation in Cape Verde

Prices on the island of Sal (Cape Verde)

Accommodation prices

Although on the island of Sal, the largest city is Espargos, Santa Maria is the main tourist center. For this reason, this is where the best-developed accommodation base is located on the whole island. There are plenty of hotels, hostels and luxury resorts. The popularity of this place is reflected in the prices of accommodation, and so:

  1. accommodation in a hostel costs around 2150 CVE, or 20 euro
  2. for a room in a three-star hotel we will pay 5170 CVE, or 47 euro
  3. while a night in a luxury five-star facility will cost us 11,100 CVE, or over 100 euro

Transport prices

  1. one-time ticket for local communication 40 CVE (0.36 euro)
  2. taxi ride – 100 CVE (0.90 euro) for each kilometer driven + 150 CVE (1.40 euro) for entry
  3. liter of gasoline – 115 CVE (1 euro)

Food prices in stores

  1. loaf of bread 110 CVE (1 euro)
  2. liter of milk 111 CVE (1 euro)
  3. 12 eggs 238 CVE (2.20 euro)
  4. cottage cheese 158 CVE (1.40 euro)
  5. local cheese – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  6. 1 kilo of sausage 1300 CVE (12 euro)
  7. kilo of chicken breast – 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  8. kilogram of rice 90 CVE (0.80 euro)
  9. kilo of potatoes – 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  10. kilo of tomatoes – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  11. kilogram of cucumbers – 110 CVE (1 euro)
  12. kilo of onions – 130 CVE (1.20 euro)
  13. 150 CVE lettuce (1.40 euro)
  14. kilo of oranges – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)
  15. kilogram of bananas – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  16. kilo of apples – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)
  17. Price of water, alcohol and cigarettes
  18. 1.5 l water 100 CVE (0.90 euro)
  19. 0.5 l beer 65-150 CVE (0.60-1.40 euro)
  20. bottle of wine CVE 400-800 (3.60-7.30)
  21. pack of cigarettes – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)

Prices in restaurants

  1. meal at a cheap restaurant 1600 CVE (15 euro)
  2. a meal in a better restaurant 2500 CVE (23 euro)
  3. fast food set – 400-500 CVE (3.60-4.60 euro)
  4. cheeseburger 120-150 CVE (1.10-1.40 euro)
  5. espresso 105 CVE (0.96 euro)
  6. cappuccino – 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  7. Cola 80-160 CVE (0.73-1.50 euro)
  8. water 111 CVE (1 euro)
  9. beer – 144 CVE (1.30 euro)
Food prices in shops and dinners in restaurants in Cape Verde
Food prices in shops and dinners in restaurants in Cape Verde

Prices on Sao Vicente (Cape Verde)

Accommodation prices

Accommodation prices in Sao Vicente in Mindelo are clearly lower than those in Sal.

  1. hostel accommodation costs 1640 CVE (15 euro)
  2. you pay 3500 CVE (32 euro) per night in a 3-star hotel
  3. while the price of accommodation in a 4-star facility will be 7050 CVE (64 euro)

Price of transport

The price of transport on the island of Sao Vicente is practically the same as on Sal. Only gasoline is a little more expensive here.

  1. one-time ticket for local communication 40 CVE (0.36 euro)
  2. taxi ride – 100 CVE (0.90 euro) for each kilometer driven + 150 CVE (1.40 euro) for entry
  3. liter of gasoline 133 CVE (1.20 euro)

Food prices in stores

Food prices on Sao Vicente slightly differ from those on the island of Sal. This actually only applies to certain products, such as fruit, water or eggs, which cost a little less.

  1. loaf of bread 110 CVE (1 euro)
  2. liter of milk 100 CVE (0.90 euro)
  3. 12 eggs 216 CVE (2 euro)
  4. cottage cheese 158 CVE (1.40 euro)
  5. local cheese – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  6. 1 kilo sausage 1300 CVE (12 euro)
  7. kilogram of chicken fillet 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  8. kilogram of rice 90 CVE (0.80 euro)
  9. kilogram of potatoes 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  10. kilogram of tomatoes 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  11. kilogram of cucumbers – 110 CVE (1 euro)
  12. kilogram of onions 130 CVE (1.20 euro)
  13. lettuce – 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  14. kilogram of oranges 267 CVE (2.40 euro)
  15. kilogram of bananas 193 CVE (1.80 euro)
  16. kilogram of apples 283 CVE (2.60 euro)

Price of water, alcohol and cigarettes

  1. 1.5 l water – 60 CVE (0.55 euro)
  2. 0.5 l beer – 65-150 CVE (0.60-1.40 euro)
  3. bottle of wine – 400-800 CVE (3.60-7.30)
  4. pack of cigarettes – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)

Prices in restaurants

Meal prices in restaurants on Sao Vicente are definitely lower than on Sal. Only beer is much more expensive here.

  1. meal in a cheap restaurant – 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  2. a meal in a better restaurant 1050 CVE (10 euro)
  3. fast food set – 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  4. cheeseburger 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  5. espresso 67 CVE (0.60 euro)
  6. cappuccino – 95 CVE (0.87 euro)
  7. cola 125 CVE (1.10 euro)
  8. water – 45 CVE (0.40 euro)
  9. beer – 400 CVE (3.60 euro)
Prices for tourist attractions in Cape Verde
Prices for tourist attractions in Cape Verde

Prices on the island of Boa Vista (Cape Verde)

Accommodation prices

Accommodation prices at Boa Vista are high. Maybe this is due to the fact that the tourist base is really just forming here. You will pay 8600-8700 CVE (79-80 euro) per night for a 3-4 star hotel.

Price of transport

The price of transport on the island of Boa Vista is practically the same as on Sao Vicente. Only gasoline is a bit cheaper here.

  1. one-time ticket for local communication 40 CVE (0.36 euro)
  2. taxi ride – 100 CVE (0.90 euro) for each kilometer driven + 150 CVE (1.40 euro) for entry
  3. liter of 114 CVE gasoline (1 euro)

Food prices in stores

Food prices on Boa Vista only slightly differ from those on the island of Sal. However, here you will pay a little less for fruit and water.

  1. loaf of bread 110 CVE (1 euro)
  2. liter of milk 111 CVE (0.90 euro)
  3. 12 eggs 236 CVE (2.20 euro)
  4. cottage cheese 158 CVE (1.40 euro)
  5. local cheese – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  6. 1 kilo sausage 1300 CVE (12 euro)
  7. kilogram of chicken fillet 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  8. kilogram of rice 90 CVE (0.80 euro)
  9. kilogram of 150 CVE potatoes (1.40 euro)
  10. kilogram of 200 CVE tomatoes (1.80 euro)
  11. kilogram of 110 CVE cucumbers (1 euro)
  12. kilo of onions 130 CVE (1.20 euro)
  13.  lettuce 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  14. kilo of oranges – 250 CVE (2.40 euro)
  15. kilogram of bananas 190 CVE (1.70 euro)
  16. kilo of apples – 275 CVE (2.50 euro)

Price of water, alcohol and cigarettes

  1. 1.5 l water 96 CVE (0.87 euro)
  2. 0.5 l beer 65-150 CVE (0.60-1.40 euro)
  3. bottle of wine – 400-800 CVE (3.60-7.30)
  4. pack of cigarettes – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)

Prices in restaurants

The prices of meals in the restaurants on Boa Vista are similar to what we will find on the island of Sal. Beer and fast food are more expensive.

  1. a meal in a cheap restaurant 12-15 euro
  2. meal in a better restaurant 23 euro
  3. cheeseburger 4 euro
  4. grilled tuna 15 euro
  5. cappuccino 1 euro
  6. cola 0.80 euro
  7. beer 2 euro

Prices on the island of Fogo (Cape Verde)

Accommodation prices

Prices for accommodation on Fogo are more or less at the level of those from the island of Sal. Here, too, tourism is just beginning, but there are already some accommodation facilities. And yes:

  1. you will pay 2400 CVE or 22 euro for accommodation in a hostel
  2. a night in a three-star room will cost us around 4630 CVE, or 42 euro
  3. while for a night in a five-star facility you will pay 1,100 CVE, or over 101 euro

Price of transport

The price of transport on the island of Fogo is practically the same as on other islands. Only gasoline is at an average level here, compared to the prices of other places.

  1. one-time ticket for local communication 40 CVE (0.36 euro)
  2. taxi ride – 100 CVE (0.90 euro) for each kilometer driven + 150 CVE (1.40 euro) for entry
  3. liter of 120 CVE gasoline (1.10 euro)

Food prices in stores

Compared to the island of Sal, food prices are virtually identical. Fruit and water are slightly cheaper on the island of Fogo.

  1. loaf of bread 110 CVE (1 euro)
  2. liter of milk 100 CVE (0.90 euro)
  3. 12 eggs 231 CVE (2.10 euro)
  4. cottage cheese 158 CVE (1.40 euro)
  5. local cheese – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  6. 1 kilo sausage 1300 CVE (12 euro)
  7. kilogram of chicken fillet 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  8. kilogram of rice 90 CVE (0.80 euro)
  9. kilo potatoes 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  10. kilo tomatoes 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  11. kilogram of cucumbers – 110 CVE (1 euro)
  12. kilo of onions 130 CVE (1.20 euro)
  13. Lettuce – 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  14. kilogram of oranges 239 CVE (2.20 euro)
  15. kilogram of bananas 188 CVE (1.70 euro)
  16. kilo of apples – 269 CVE (2.40 euro)

Prices for water, alcohol and cigarettes

  1. 1.5 l water 85 CVE (0.77 euro)
  2. 0.5 l beer 65-150 CVE (0.60-1.40 euro)
  3. bottle of wine – 400-800 CVE (3.60-7.30)
  4. pack of cigarettes – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)

Prices in restaurants

Meal prices in restaurants on Fogo are much lower than on the island of Sal. Only you pay for beer a little more.

  1. meal in a cheap restaurant 372 CVE (3.40 euro)
  2. meal in a better restaurant – 900 CVE (8.50 euro)
  3. fast food set – 317 CVE (2.90 euro)
  4. cheeseburger 95 CVE (0.85 euro)
  5. espresso 57 CVE (0.52 euro)
  6. cappuccino – 82 CVE (0.74 euro)
  7. cola 77 CVE (0.70 euro)
  8. water 69 CVE (0.62 euro)
  9. beer – 161 CVE (1.50 euro)

Prices on the island of Santiago (Cape Verde)

Accommodation prices

Accommodation prices on the island of Santiago in the capital (Praia) are at a similar level to those from the island of Sal. Here you can also choose accommodation facilities of various standards. And yes:

  1. you’ll pay 2860 CVE per night for the hostel, or 26 euro
  2. accommodation in a three-star room will cost you 4625 CVE, or 42 euro
  3. whereas for a 4-star hotel you will pay 9700 CVE, or 88 euro

Price of transport

Transportation prices on the island of Santiago are exactly the same as on other islands. Only gasoline is the cheapest here.

  1. one-time ticket for local communication 40 CVE (0.36 euro)
  2. taxi ride – 100 CVE (0.90 euro) for each kilometer driven + 150 CVE (1.40 euro) for entry
  3. liter of 112 CVE gasoline (1 euro)

Food prices in stores

Compared to the island of Sal, food prices are virtually identical. On the island of Santiago, in the capital Praia, some cheaper fruit.

  1. loaf of bread 110 CVE (1 euro)
  2. liter of milk 90 CVE (0.80 euro)
  3. 12 eggs 240 CVE (2.20 euro)
  4. cottage cheese 158 CVE (1.40 euro)
  5. local cheese – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  6. 1 kilo sausage 1300 CVE (12 euro)
  7. kilogram of chicken fillet 500 CVE (4.60 euro)
  8. kilogram of rice 90 CVE (0.80 euro)
  9. kilo of potatoes – 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  10. kilo of tomatoes – 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  11. kilogram of cucumbers – 110 CVE (1 euro)
  12. kilo of onions – 130 CVE (1.20 euro)
  13. lettuce 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  14. kilo of oranges 200 CVE (1.80 euro)
  15. kilogram of bananas 180 CVE (1.60 euro)
  16. kilo of apples – 250 CVE (2.30 euro)

Price of water, alcohol and cigarettes

  1. 1.5 l water 100 CVE (0.90 euro)
  2. 0.5 l beer 65-150 CVE (0.60-1.40 euro)
  3. bottle of wine – 400-800 CVE (3.60-7.30)
  4. pack of cigarettes – 300 CVE (2.70 euro)

Prices in restaurants

Meal prices in restaurants in the capital are lower than on the island of Sal. However, higher than on the less popular Cape Verde Islands.

  1. meal at a cheap 600 CVE restaurant (5.40 euro)
  2. a meal in a better restaurant 1750 CVE (16 euro)
  3. fast food set – 450 CVE (4.10 euro)
  4. cheeseburger 135 CVE (1.20 euro)
  5. espresso 105 CVE (0.95 euro)
  6. cappuccino – 150 CVE (1.40 euro)
  7. cola 107 CVE (0.95 euro)
  8. water 68 CVE (0.62 euro)
  9. beer – 80 CVE (0.72 euro)

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