Am I OK with Euros in Cape Verde?

1. What is the best currency to take to Cape Verde?
2. What currency is used in Cape Verde?
3. Can you buy duty free in Cape Verde?
4. How much is a meal in Cape Verde?
5. How much is a pint of beer in Cape Verde?
6. Is Cape Verde expensive to eat out?
7. Is Cape Verde safe to walk around?
8. Is English spoken in Cape Verde?
9. Are there mosquitoes in Cape Verde?
10. What is the temperature in Cape Verde in October?
11. Is Cape Verde rich or poor?
12. What is the most popular food in Cape Verde?
13. What is the local drink in Cape Verde?

What is the best currency to take to Cape Verde?

The escudo is fixed at a rate of 110 escudos to 1 euro and euros are widely accepted across the island, so it may be worth converting your travel money to euros before you leave to guarantee good rates once you get there.

What currency is used in Cape Verde?

The Cape Verde Escudo is tied to the euro at CV Esc 110.265 = 1 Euro. Banks will exchange hard currencies. Large hotels and restaurants accept some credit cards and payment in euros.

Can you buy duty free in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde duty free

The following goods may be imported into Cape Verde without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. 1L of spirits and 2 x 1L of wine. 250ml of eau de toilette and 50ml of perfume.

How much is a meal in Cape Verde?

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.

How much is a pint of beer in Cape Verde?

Local beer is usually around 150CVEsc per pint. Find out more about food & drink in Cape Verde on our blog.

Is Cape Verde expensive to eat out?

Even though Cape Verde is an emerging destination, food prices are not as cheap as you would expect in say South America or Asia. This because most food produce is imported. You also will not get the variety you can elsewhere.

Is Cape Verde safe to walk around?

The risk of crime overall is relatively low in Cape Verde. However, travelers have reported being mugged or robbed on dark roads at night and in isolated areas.

Is English spoken in Cape Verde?

English is reasonably widely spoken in Cape Verde in tourist spots, such as hotels and museums. Prevalence has grown over the last few years with an influx of foreign English speaking workers into the country.

Are there mosquitoes in Cape Verde?

It's recommended to take a vaccine against hepatitis There are no mosquitoes in Cape Verde islands so you don't need to take Malaria medicine / vaccine as in other African countries.

What is the temperature in Cape Verde in October?

Is Cape Verde Warm In October? The average daytime temperature for October is a typical 27°C with daytime highs peaking at 28°C. Nighttime sees a slight fall down to 23°C.

Is Cape Verde rich or poor?

Cape Verde is classed as a poor country however, the quality of life ranks highest in the United Nations index of West Africa.

What is the most popular food in Cape Verde?

Cachupa, a stew, is considered the national dish of Cape Verde which includes mashed maize, onions, green bananas, manioc, sweet potatoes, squash and yams. Manioc balls are one of the most common in Cape Verde. Seafood dishes include baga and búzio cabra, made from bubonian conch (Persististrombus latus).

What is the local drink in Cape Verde?

Grogue is the national drink of Cape Verde. It is rum distilled from sugar cane with an alcohol rate of 40%. The smell of the drink reminds of warm banana. Grogue is also called grogu or grogo.