General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Praia |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Currency | Cape Verdean escudo |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.7% |
| Gdp | $1.55 billion |
| Size | 4,033 km² |
| Population | 555,988 |
| Population density | 138/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.1 |
| City population | 63.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 22∘C |
| Summer | 28∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Portuguese |
| Population able to read | 87.6% |
| Population with a college degree | 14.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 29.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 20 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 3.6/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Cabo Verde Airlines |
| Main airport | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $2.53 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $45/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 16% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $2500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 12.98/MBits |
| Tld | .cv |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 71.8% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | CVA Market |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Farmácia Central |
| Drugstore | Drogaria Nacional |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 6/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Cachupa | A hearty stew made with corn, beans, vegetables, and meat | 5-10 |
| Feijoada | A black bean stew with meat and vegetables | 5-10 |
| Arroz de Marisco | A seafood rice dish | 10-15 |
| Lagosta grelhada | Grilled lobster | 20-30 |
| Peixe grelhado | Grilled fish | 10-15 |
| Pastel de milho | A sweet cornmeal pastry | 2-3 |
| Queijo de cabra | Goat cheese | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Grogue | A sugarcane-based spirit, similar to rum | 2-4 |
| Cachupa | A hearty stew made with corn, beans, and meat | 3-5 |
| Ponche | A fruit punch made with local fruits, such as pineapple, mango, and papaya | 2-3 |
| Cape Verdean coffee | A strong, flavorful coffee grown on the islands | 1-2 |
| Super Bock | A popular Portuguese beer | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Verdean coffee | A popular souvenir, grown on the islands of Fogo and Brava | $10-$15 per bag |
| Grogue | A local sugarcane rum | $15-$20 per bottle |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from shells, beads, and other materials | $10-$50 per piece |
| Pottery | Handcrafted pottery, often decorated with traditional Cape Verdean designs | $10-$50 per piece |
| Woven baskets | Colorful woven baskets, made from palm leaves or other natural materials | $10-$20 per basket |
| Hand-painted calabash bowls | Decorative bowls made from dried calabash gourds, often painted with traditional designs | $15-$30 per bowl |
| Cape Verdean music | CDs or DVDs of traditional Cape Verdean music | $10-$20 per CD or DVD |
| Cape Verdean handicrafts | A variety of handmade crafts, such as wood carvings, leather goods, and textiles | $10-$50 per item |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year |
| Carnival | February | A colorful and lively festival with parades, music, and dancing |
| Independence Day | July 5 | Commemorates Cape Verde’s independence from Portugal in 1975 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | A religious holiday that celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | A day to remember and honor the saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | A Nação |
| Online news | Expresso das Ilhas |
| Tv | Televisão de Cabo Verde |
| Radio | Rádio de Cabo Verde |