Travel Costs in Cabo Verde
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $55
- Mid-range / day
- $130
- Luxury / day
- $320
- Budget meal
- $7
- Coffee
- $1.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $30
- Mid-range hotel
- $85
Overview
Cabo Verde sits at a moderate price level for an African destination, generally more expensive than mainland West Africa but cheaper than Western Europe. Costs are driven up by the island nation's dependence on imports, which raises food and goods prices significantly. Popular resort islands like Sal and Boa Vista tend to be pricier than quieter islands like Santo Antão or Santiago.
Notes
Eating at local 'pensões' and markets rather than tourist restaurants can cut food costs dramatically, and using shared 'aluguers' (minibuses) instead of taxis is the cheapest way to get around the islands.