Island, Cabo Verde
Cost of living in Sal
How much a month costs in Sal
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,120–1,730 (CVE110,000–170,000).
Prices in Sal
Typical 2026 ranges in CVE, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CVE | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CVE45,000–90,000 | $459–918 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CVE35,000–60,000 | $357–612 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CVE1,500–2,800 | $15–29 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CVE7,000–15,000 | $71–153 |
| 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: 70/100
A value score of 70/100 means Sal gives more quality of life per dollar than 69% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100. It's the 4th 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 Sal
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sal?
About $612–867 on a lean budget, $1,120–1,730 for a comfortable month and $2,240–3,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sal?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CVE45,000–90,000 ($459–918) a month in the center and CVE35,000–60,000 ($357–612) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sal?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.