As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Cape Verde: a mid-range day costs about $110 there, against $117 in the other (Tanzania), a gap of 6.5%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Tanzania (+7.7% after inflation, against +6.7%). The lower US advisory belongs to Cape Verde (Level 1, against Level 2). The easier of the two to travel: Cape Verde.
| Measure | Cape Verde | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $110 | $117 |
| Lean day | $50 | $43 |
| Comfortable day | $250 | $319 |
| Real change, 12 months | +6.7% | +7.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +8.1% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.7% | +8.9% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.6 · Workable | 3.3 · Workable |
| Index score | 64 | 59 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Jan, Feb |
| Shoulder months | Jul, Oct | Nov, Dec |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
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Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.