Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarrafal Tarrafal | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 2 | Santa Maria Sal | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 3 | São Filipe São Filipe | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 4 | Porto Novo Porto Novo | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 5 | Assomada Santa Catarina | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 6 | Pedra Badejo Santa Cruz | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 7 | Sal Rei Boa Vista | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 8 | Espargos Sal | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 9 | Tarrafal Tarrafal de São Nicolau | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 10 | Ponta do Sol Ribeira Grande | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 11 | Calheta de São Miguel São Miguel | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 12 | Porto Inglês Maio | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 13 | Ribeira Grande Ribeira Grande | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 14 | São Domingos São Domingos | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 15 | Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 16 | João Teves São Lourenço dos Órgãos | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 17 | Cova Figueira Santa Catarina do Fogo | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 18 | Pombas Paul | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 19 | Picos São Salvador do Mundo | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 20 | Nova Sintra Brava | $37,894 ($375) | $10,624 ($105) |
| 21 | Igreja Mosteiros | $39,248 ($389) | $11,069 ($110) |
| 22 | Ribeira Brava Ribeira Brava | $39,248 ($389) | $11,069 ($110) |
| 23 | Lazareto São Vicente | $42,420 ($420) | $12,120 ($120) |
| 24 | Mindelo São Vicente | $42,420 ($420) | $12,120 ($120) |
| 25 | Praia Praia | $56,214 ($557) | $16,824 ($167) |