As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Cape Verde: a mid-range day costs about $110 there, against $137 in the other (Namibia), a gap of 24.7%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Cape Verde (+6.7% after inflation, against −3.7%). The lower US advisory belongs to Cape Verde (Level 1, against Level 2).
| Measure | Cape Verde | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $110 | $137 |
| Lean day | $50 | $57 |
| Comfortable day | $250 | $320 |
| Real change, 12 months | +6.7% | −3.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | −3.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.7% | −5.1% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.6 · Workable | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 64 | 48 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Jul, Oct | Apr, 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.
Dunes, desert elephants and empty gravel roads.
The catchVehicle hire and fuel dominate the budget, and lodges book out a year ahead.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.