As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Kenya: a mid-range day costs about $107 there, against $110 in the other (Cape Verde), a gap of 2.6%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Cape Verde (+6.7% after inflation, against −1.6%). The lower US advisory belongs to Cape Verde (Level 1, against Level 3).
| Measure | Cape Verde | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $110 | $107 |
| Lean day | $50 | $43 |
| Comfortable day | $250 | $279 |
| Real change, 12 months | +6.7% | −1.6% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +0.6% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.7% | −2.3% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
| Ease of travel | 3.6 · Workable | 3.5 · Workable |
| Index score | 64 | 47 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Jul, Oct | Jun, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Ten Atlantic islands with year-round sun, Creole music and steady trade winds.
The catchIsland-hopping depends on unreliable flights and ferries, and the resort islands are flat, dry and package-priced.
The original safari country, where park fees set the floor on your budget.
The catchPark fees are in dollars and rose steeply, so the shilling matters less than you would hope. Read the current advisory carefully.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.