Cape Verde · Africa
Mindelo
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,105Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $740/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Cape Verde.
Healthcare
Basic public care island-wide with central hospitals in Praia and Mindelo plus small private clinics; complex cases are medically evacuated to Portugal, Spain or Senegal.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source pensions, at progressive rates of roughly 16.5%–27.5%.
English
Being verified.
Getting in — Cape Verde
Full Cape Verde guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Remote Working Program
6 months, renewable for 6 months
Student Residence
Length of the course, renewable
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Mindelo at a glance
Mindelo, Cape Verde costs about $1,105 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $420 and the smallest is transport at $30. In our data internet averages 75 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Walvis Bay at $1,070 a month to Swakopmund at $1,125.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Mindelo
How much does it cost to live in Mindelo?
A solo remote worker in Mindelo, Cape Verde spends an estimated $1,105 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Mindelo?
Rent in Mindelo is an estimated $420 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Mindelo?
Internet in Mindelo averages 75 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Mindelo?
A coworking space in Mindelo costs an estimated $75 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Mindelo safe?
Mindelo has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Mindelo's nomad score?
Mindelo scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.