How expensive is Cape Verde? How much money do I need for Cape Verde?
How much does a trip to Cape Verde cost? Is Cape Verde expensive? The average Cape Verde trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Cape Verde prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
Accommodation Budget in Cape Verde
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The average price for one person for accommodation in Cape Verde is CVE5,429. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in Cape Verde is CVE10,857.
Food Budget in Cape Verde
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While meal prices in Cape Verde can vary, the average cost of food in Cape Verde is CVE2,434 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Cape Verde should cost around CVE973 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Cape Verde is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
CVE2,434
Typical prices for Food in Cape Verde are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Food prices in Cape Verde, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
Transportation Budget in Cape Verde
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The cost of a taxi ride in Cape Verde is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent CVE2,457 per person, per day, on local transportation in Cape Verde.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
CVE2,457
Intercity Transportation Budget in Cape Verde
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Transportation between cities and towns in Cape Verde costs an average of CVE20,001. Naturally, prices vary by the length of the route, the type of transportation used, and the date.
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Intercity Transportation1
Travel between cities
CVE20,001
How much does it cost to go to Cape Verde? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend SkyScanner or Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
Entertainment Budget in Cape Verde
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Entertainment and activities in Cape Verde typically cost an average of CVE1,343 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
CVE1,343
Alcohol Budget in Cape Verde
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The average person spends about CVE676 on alcoholic beverages in Cape Verde per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
CVE676
Typical prices for Alcohol in Cape Verde are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the Alcohol prices in Cape Verde, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2020
Cape Verde On a Budget
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
First colonized by Portuguese explorers in the 1400's, the island country of Cape Verde is now a beach and tourism destination with easy access from Portugal and Spain via affordable flights. Located off the coast of Northern Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, the tropical climate combined with the mountainous landscapes and clear blue waters make an ideal setting for a relaxing vacation. Consisting of 10 islands with plenty of small cities and smaller towns, Cape Verde offers a variety of types of accommodation and various activities for all types of travelers.
Top Tourist Attractions
Cape Verde is made up of 10 major islands, and while each island is generally similar, each has its own character.
Visiting the
beach is of course one of the most popular activities. Many beach-side hotels and resorts are available for those that want a relaxing vacation.
Surfing,
Kitesurfing and windsurfing, and other water sports are very popular.
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving are also very popular. The warm, clear tropical waters are teeming with undersea wildlife.
Visiting the desert is also one of many popular
things to do in Cape Verde. Many of the interior parts of the islands are sandy, dry, and rocky, and offer amazing scenery found nowhere else in the world.
Hiking is quite popular, as much of the country is rugged and beautiful. One of the best experiences is to
go hiking in Santo Antao where you can see not just beautiful mountain views, but also experience local villages, too.
Whale watching is popular during certain times of the year.
Hiking is also popular given the rugged mountainous terrain of the island interiors. Some of the areas are lush, while others are in the desert.
Transportation
Getting to the islands is fairly easy with flights from Portugal and Spain to multiple cities on various islands such as
Mindelo or
Praia. Once on the islands, short flights are available to any of the other islands.
Getting around an island is also easy due to a large number of taxis as well as public bus services. Rental cars are also common (
check prices here) Many larger hotels also provide transportation to the airports, docks, or center of the largest towns on the island.
Popular Foods
As Cape Verde is an island nation, guests can expect plenty of fresh seafood. The locals prepare a number of authentic dishes to the islands as well as well-known European favorites, especially with a Portuguese influence.
Common seafood dishes include Lobster, Tuna, Wahoo, as well as couscous, rice, corn, potatoes, and plenty of tropical fruits.
Cachupa is a stew-like dish served with seafood, corn, potatoes, and beans (
recipe).
Pastel is a fried pastry filled with seafood or meat.
Horse Cheese is also a common ingredient in many recipes, and is also eaten solo.
