Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 664 Escudo (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 433 Escudo (C$5.70) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 Escudo (C$4.52) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 108 Escudo (C$1.42) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 236 Escudo (C$3.11) | C$4.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Escudo (C$2.18) | C$3.17 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 390 Escudo (C$5.14) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 228 Escudo (C$3.01) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Escudo (C$1.97) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 126 Escudo (C$1.67) | C$3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 857 Escudo (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 179 Escudo (C$2.36) | C$2.48 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Escudo (C$0.98) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,428 Escudo (C$876) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,160 Escudo (C$569) | C$1,257 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,376 Escudo (C$242) | C$124 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,707 Escudo (C$708) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,458 Escudo (C$481) | C$805 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,632 Escudo (C$87) | C$66 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,143 Escudo (C$41) | C$54 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 61,476 Escudo (C$810) | C$311 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,717 Escudo (C$154) | C$97 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 922 Escudo (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,407 Escudo (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,898 Escudo (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,947 Escudo (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,396 Escudo (C$84) | C$117 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,940,020 Escudo (C$25,570) | C$22,942 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 Escudo (C$2.02) | C$1.67 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,742 Escudo (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 Escudo (C$3.48) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,554 Escudo (C$47) | C$22 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,563 Escudo (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 442 Escudo (C$5.83) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 329 Escudo (C$4.34) | C$3.85 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 594 Escudo (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 Escudo (C$1.51) | C$3.16 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Escudo (C$1.86) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Escudo (C$3.95) | C$20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,886 Escudo (C$38) | C$51 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 697 Escudo (C$9) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (C$40) | C$135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,599 Escudo (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 376 Escudo (C$4.96) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Escudo (C$2.12) | C$5.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 168 Escudo (C$2.22) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (C$659) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (C$0.26) | C$0.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,177 Escudo (C$42) | C$37 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 280 Escudo (C$3.69) | C$11 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2023.
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