Cape Verde, paid in ZAR.
Ten Atlantic islands with year-round sun, Creole music and steady trade winds.
Cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +7.9%. Local prices: +1.3%.
- Lean
- R 831
- Comfort
- R 4,154
The short answerIn ZAR, as of November 12, 2026
Cape Verde: as of November 12, 2026, 11.0% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in ZAR (South African rand), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +7.9%, and prices in the country rose +1.3%. A mid-range day costs about R 1,828 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+12.1%) and SEK did worst (−1.3%).
What ZAR buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$161+12.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,052+11.9%
- South African randR 1,828+11.0%
- British pound£83+7.5%
- UAE dirhamAED 404+7.3%
- Singapore dollarS$141+6.7%
- US dollar$110+6.7%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,048+5.3%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$198+5.2%
- Canadian dollarC$157+4.1%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$862+4.0%
- Indian rupee₹10,300+2.0%
- Brazilian realR$614+1.7%
- Japanese yen¥17,600+1.7%
- Euro€99+1.6%
- Danish kronekr 742+0.3%
- Swiss francCHF 92−0.2%
- Swedish kronakr 1,098−1.3%
Booking a trip: Cape Verde
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