Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 664 Escudo (kr45) | kr131 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 433 Escudo (kr29) | kr82 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 Escudo (kr23) | kr39 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 108 Escudo (kr7) | kr12 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 236 Escudo (kr16) | kr33 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Escudo (kr11) | kr22 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 390 Escudo (kr26) | kr56 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 228 Escudo (kr15) | kr19 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Escudo (kr10) | kr12 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 126 Escudo (kr9) | kr10 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 857 Escudo (kr58) | kr97 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 179 Escudo (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Escudo (kr5.03) | kr13 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,428 Escudo (kr4,494) | kr11,583 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,160 Escudo (kr2,920) | kr9,449 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,376 Escudo (kr1,243) | kr848 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,707 Escudo (kr3,634) | kr8,388 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,458 Escudo (kr2,467) | kr6,707 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,632 Escudo (kr449) | kr587 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,143 Escudo (kr213) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 61,476 Escudo (kr4,159) | kr2,600 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,717 Escudo (kr793) | kr552 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 922 Escudo (kr62) | kr61 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (kr34) | kr131 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,407 Escudo (kr298) | kr736 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,898 Escudo (kr264) | kr300 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,947 Escudo (kr470) | kr906 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,396 Escudo (kr433) | kr1,028 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 58% 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 | 1,940,020 Escudo (kr131,253) | kr286,083 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 Escudo (kr10) | kr14 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,742 Escudo (kr186) | kr613 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr320 | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 Escudo (kr18) | kr35 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,554 Escudo (kr240) | kr82 | + 192% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,563 Escudo (kr173) | kr500 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 442 Escudo (kr30) | kr37 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 329 Escudo (kr22) | kr19 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 594 Escudo (kr40) | kr18 | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 Escudo (kr8) | kr11 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Escudo (kr10) | kr16 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Escudo (kr20) | kr217 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Praia | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,886 Escudo (kr195) | kr369 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 697 Escudo (kr47) | kr219 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (kr203) | kr698 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,599 Escudo (kr243) | kr637 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 376 Escudo (kr25) | kr86 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Escudo (kr11) | kr48 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 168 Escudo (kr11) | kr47 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (kr3,383) | kr3,682 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (kr1.34) | kr0.94 | + 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,177 Escudo (kr215) | kr196 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 280 Escudo (kr19) | kr50 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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