Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 792 Escudo (kr54) | kr150 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 503 Escudo (kr34) | kr85 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 387 Escudo (kr26) | kr38 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Escudo (kr8) | kr14 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 230 Escudo (kr16) | kr32 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 192 Escudo (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 399 Escudo (kr27) | kr43 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Escudo (kr18) | kr17 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Escudo (kr10) | kr13 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 172 Escudo (kr12) | kr9 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 859 Escudo (kr58) | kr81 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 199 Escudo (kr14) | kr20 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77 Escudo (kr5.26) | kr10 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,595 Escudo (kr4,322) | kr12,078 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,363 Escudo (kr3,491) | kr10,088 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,909 Escudo (kr1,217) | kr797 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,735 Escudo (kr3,584) | kr8,998 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 37,527 Escudo (kr2,550) | kr6,853 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,322 Escudo (kr701) | kr621 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,292 Escudo (kr292) | kr164 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 51,362 Escudo (kr3,491) | kr2,390 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,430 Escudo (kr981) | kr488 | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 794 Escudo (kr54) | kr43 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (kr34) | kr230 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,477 Escudo (kr236) | kr622 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,244 Escudo (kr220) | kr294 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,919 Escudo (kr402) | kr789 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,111 Escudo (kr347) | kr1,009 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,091,930 Escudo (kr142,168) | kr314,482 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Escudo (kr10) | kr15 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,697 Escudo (kr183) | kr467 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,639 Escudo (kr179) | kr408 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 312 Escudo (kr21) | kr37 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,659 Escudo (kr181) | kr82 | + 119% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (kr170) | kr500 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 367 Escudo (kr25) | kr37 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 361 Escudo (kr25) | kr31 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 686 Escudo (kr47) | kr18 | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 121 Escudo (kr8) | kr12 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 133 Escudo (kr9) | kr17 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 Escudo (kr21) | kr202 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,975 Escudo (kr134) | kr297 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,095 Escudo (kr74) | kr209 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,484 Escudo (kr169) | kr455 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,290 Escudo (kr224) | kr541 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 540 Escudo (kr37) | kr77 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Escudo (kr16) | kr49 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 166 Escudo (kr11) | kr42 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,296 Escudo (kr3,078) | kr3,632 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (kr1.34) | kr0.88 | + 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,695 Escudo (kr183) | kr211 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 290 Escudo (kr20) | kr54 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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