Island, Cabo Verde
Cost of living in Boa Vista
How much a month costs in Boa Vista
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,020–1,630 (CVE100,000–160,000).
Prices in Boa Vista
Typical 2026 ranges in CVE, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CVE | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CVE40,000–80,000 | $408–816 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CVE30,000–55,000 | $306–561 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CVE1,500–2,800 | $15–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CVE6,500–14,000 | $66–143 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CVE500–900 | $5.1–9.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CVE1,500–2,800 | $15–29 |
| Cappuccino | CVE150–250 | $1.5–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CVE200–350 | $2.0–3.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CVE500–900 | $5.1–9.2 |
Value for money: 75/100
A value score of 75/100 means Boa Vista gives more quality of life per dollar than 74% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Cabo Verde.
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Cost of living across Cabo Verde
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Boa Vista
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Boa Vista?
About $561–816 on a lean budget, $1,020–1,630 for a comfortable month and $2,140–3,670 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Boa Vista?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CVE40,000–80,000 ($408–816) a month in the center and CVE30,000–55,000 ($306–561) outside it.
How much does food cost in Boa Vista?
A local meal is CVE500–900 ($5.1–9.2); a mid-range restaurant is CVE1,500–2,800 ($15–29) per person.
Is Cabo Verde expensive?
Prices in Cabo Verde are about 48% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.