How many tourists visit Cape Verde each year?

Cape Verde welcomes 180K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Cape Verde?

GDP per capita in Cape Verde is $5.8k

What is the life expectancy in Cape Verde?

Average life expectancy in Cape Verde is 76.2 years

What is the population of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has a population of 527.3K

Can you pay by card in Cape Verde?

Paying in Cape Verde: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Cape Verde?

Emergency number in Cape Verde is 112 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in Tarrafal?

Cappuccino price in Tarrafal, Cape Verde is $1.57

How much does a beer cost in Tarrafal?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Tarrafal, Cape Verde costs $2.58

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Tarrafal?

Budget restaurant lunch in Tarrafal, Cape Verde costs $12.00

How much are weekly groceries in Tarrafal?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Tarrafal, Cape Verde cost $91.24

How much does a taxi cost per km in Tarrafal?

Taxi or Uber per km in Tarrafal, Cape Verde costs $1.00

How much does public transport cost in Tarrafal?

Single transit ticket in Tarrafal, Cape Verde costs $1.00

What is the price of petrol in Tarrafal?

Petrol 95 per litre in Tarrafal, Cape Verde is $1.50

How much does internet cost in Tarrafal?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Tarrafal, Cape Verde costs $50.00/month

What is the average salary in Tarrafal?

Average monthly net salary in Tarrafal, Cape Verde is $500

AFRICA / CAPE VERDE

Tarrafal

Triplandio Tarrafal guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Tarrafal with 62 POI, spanning 41.7 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 5

Tours / POI 12 / 62

Day / Night 29° / 25°

Local Time 21:20

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City & Country Data Cape Verde (Tarrafal)

Key travel data for Tarrafal — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Cape Verde

Tourists ✈️ 180K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $5.8k

Life Exp ❤️ 76.2 yrs

Population 👥 527.3K

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Tarrafal

Coffee ☕ $1.57

Beer 🍺 $2.58

Lunch 🍽️ $12.00

Groceries 🛒 $91.24/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.00

Transit 🚇 $1.00

Fuel ⛽ $1.50/l

Internet 📡 $50.00/m

Salary 💵 $500/m

Best time to visit Tarrafal (Cape Verde)

Now (September) avg: 27°C, mostly dry, moderate crowds. Best months to walk: Apr & Mar.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 29°C / 25°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:24 / 18:28

Local time 21:20

Sea Temp 28°C

Best Months

Apr & Mar

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

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Traditional Local Food Tarrafal (Cape Verde)

Main course Meat

Cachupa Rica

kah-shoo-pah ree-kah · Rich Cape Verdean Stew

A hearty stew with corn, beans, and meat.

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Main course Meat

Feijoada Cabo-verdiana

fay-zhoh-ah-dah kah-boh-ver-dee-ah-nah · Cape Verdean Bean Stew

Bean stew with meats and vegetables.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Lagostins de Tarrafal

lah-goh-steens deh tah-rah-fahl · Tarrafal Lobsters

Grilled lobsters native to Tarrafal.

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Snack Vegetarian

Mandioca Frita

mahn-dee-oh-kah free-tah · Fried Cassava

Deep-fried cassava pieces.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Tuna Bifes

Bifes de Atum

too-nah bee-fehs · Tuna Steaks

Pan-seared tuna steaks with spices.

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