subject: The Cost Of Living In Cape Verde [print this page] However, Cape Verde is quite an isolated location, and since your property in Cape Verde is far away from the hustle and bustle of the world there are a few things that will be more expensive. Overall, the cost of living at a Cape Verde property is in the mid-range, and will likely be a lot cheaper than most major cities in the UK and Europe.
Which Things are Cheaper?
You will find while staying at your Cape Verde property that there are some things that are much cheaper than nearly everywhere else in the UK and Europe. Alcohol and tobacco are very cheap comparatively. Also, buying clothing here in Cape Verde can be much cheaper than most other locations.
The cost of food and other consumables such as cleaning products is cheaper, and you will find that your weekly shopping bill is cut down dramatically by living in your real estate in Cape Verde. You will be able to get plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables which grow in this tropical climate, as well as superb seafood as Cape Verde is an island. In most markets you could buy a loaf of fresh bread for the equivalent of 1 euro and a litre of milk for 0.75 euro. The price of certain food items might go up when the island does not have a fresh supply of them, but when a shipment of more of that item arrives the price will come down again.
Which Things are More Expensive?
There are a few expenses in Cape Verde that might be higher than the average. Communication costs, such as telephone call charges, internet connection, and mobile phone contracts are much more expensive here. As the infrastructure on the island develops these will hopefully go down, and in the meantime using free internet phone services such as Skype can help cut down on telephone charges.
The costs of furniture and appliances, such as fridges, televisions, and vacuum cleaners can be more expensive compared with other locations. Some miscellaneous items such as office supplies, linen, magazines and postage stamps can be very expensive, depending on whether or not they are in demand. It can also be more expensive to buy personal items such as toothpaste, toilet roll, soap, and cosmetics. DVDs and books can also be pricy, so you can save money by spending your time outside in the beautiful surroundings instead!
Even though living in real estate in Cape Verde means having to spend more money on certain items, it is likely that the overall cost of living might be slightly less expensive than where you are living now. Careful budgeting and selective spending mean that you can live quite well on these beautiful islands without spending a fortune.
