Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 792 Escudo (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 503 Escudo (C$7) | C$12 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 387 Escudo (C$5.23) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Escudo (C$1.67) | C$2.09 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 230 Escudo (C$3.10) | C$4.37 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 192 Escudo (C$2.59) | C$3.95 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 399 Escudo (C$5.39) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Escudo (C$3.66) | C$4.85 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Escudo (C$2.05) | C$3.95 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 172 Escudo (C$2.33) | C$3.64 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 859 Escudo (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 199 Escudo (C$2.69) | C$2.77 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77 Escudo (C$1.05) | C$2.11 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,595 Escudo (C$859) | C$2,417 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,363 Escudo (C$694) | C$1,456 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,909 Escudo (C$242) | C$120 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,735 Escudo (C$712) | C$1,347 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 37,527 Escudo (C$507) | C$985 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,322 Escudo (C$139) | C$69 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,292 Escudo (C$58) | C$63 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 51,362 Escudo (C$694) | C$311 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,430 Escudo (C$195) | C$140 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 794 Escudo (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,477 Escudo (C$47) | C$57 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,244 Escudo (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,919 Escudo (C$80) | C$105 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,111 Escudo (C$69) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 18% 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 | 2,091,930 Escudo (C$28,263) | C$24,609 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Escudo (C$1.93) | C$1.65 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,697 Escudo (C$36) | C$60 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,712 Escudo (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 312 Escudo (C$4.21) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,659 Escudo (C$36) | C$22 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 367 Escudo (C$4.96) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 361 Escudo (C$4.87) | C$4.17 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 686 Escudo (C$9) | C$4.59 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 121 Escudo (C$1.63) | C$3.11 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 Escudo (C$1.80) | C$3.02 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 Escudo (C$4.24) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Praia | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,975 Escudo (C$27) | C$55 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,095 Escudo (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,484 Escudo (C$34) | C$135 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,290 Escudo (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 540 Escudo (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Escudo (C$3.10) | C$4.71 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 166 Escudo (C$2.24) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,296 Escudo (C$612) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (C$0.27) | C$0.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,695 Escudo (C$36) | C$37 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 297 Escudo (C$4.01) | C$13 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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