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About Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande, on Santo Antão, is a laid-back Cape Verdean town with stunning mountain scenery 🌄, a warm local vibe, and easy access to hiking and outdoor adventure 🚶‍♂️. It’s great for digital nomads seeking calm, inspiration, and a slower pace. Internet can be limited in some areas, so it’s best for remote workers who are flexible and value nature over city conveniences 🌊💻

Through the year

Best in May (68) · now 63
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 12 mm Feb: 10 mm Mar: 12 mm Apr: 7 mm May: 4 mm Jun: 4 mm Jul: 18 mm Aug: 85 mm Sep: 116 mm Oct: 35 mm Nov: 15 mm Dec: 36 mm Jan: 23°C / 16°C Feb: 22°C / 15°C Mar: 22°C / 15°C Apr: 24°C / 16°C May: 25°C / 17°C Jun: 26°C / 19°C Jul: 26°C / 20°C Aug: 27°C / 21°C Sep: 27°C / 21°C Oct: 27°C / 20°C Nov: 26°C / 19°C Dec: 23°C / 17°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.1
Internet Speed 5.4
Safety 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.9
Accommodation Cost 7.3
Weather 7.7
Female Friendly 7.4
Racial Tolerance 7.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Ribeira Grande
ItemCost
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.81 per meal
Apartment (1 bedroom) $403.42 per month
Coworking Space $130.98 per month
Coffee $1.57 per cup
Beer $2.31 per pint
Monthly Transport Pass $36.67 per month
Mobile Plan $23.05 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $68.11 per month

Other cities in Cape Verde

Other cities in Cape Verde
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Mindelo $2,046 6.0 Compare
2 Sal $2,217 5.9 Compare
3 Santa Maria $1,647 5.9 Compare
4 Sal Rei $1,380 5.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Mindelo CV Cape Verde $2,046 6.0 Compare
2 Sal CV Cape Verde $2,217 5.9 Compare
3 Santa Maria CV Cape Verde $1,647 5.9 Compare
4 Espargos CV Cape Verde $1,949 5.6 Compare

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