- Cost of Living
- Cape Verde
- Libya
- Praia
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Praia, Cape Verde compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 4% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,193 Escudo (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 464 Escudo (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 346 Escudo (5.100 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 97 Escudo (1.423 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 242 Escudo (3.568 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 139 Escudo (2.046 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 523 Escudo (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 312 Escudo (4.601 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 194 Escudo (2.856 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 99 Escudo (1.452 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 725 Escudo (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 201 Escudo (2.961 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Escudo (1.019 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 77,108 Escudo (1,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,542 Escudo (892 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,053 Escudo (325 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,576 Escudo (657 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 39,766 Escudo (586 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,767 Escudo (85 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,682 Escudo (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 77,719 Escudo (1,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,753 Escudo (203 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,207 Escudo (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,273 Escudo (78 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,794 Escudo (71 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Escudo (118 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,454 Escudo (95 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,938,500 Escudo (28,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 Escudo (2.031 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,006 Escudo (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 250 Escudo (3.685 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 733 Escudo (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 350 Escudo (5.159 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 640 Escudo (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Escudo (2.211 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 159 Escudo (2.342 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 293 Escudo (4.312 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,538 Escudo (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 810 Escudo (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,162 Escudo (91 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 378 Escudo (5.571 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 350 Escudo (5.159 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 Escudo (2.023 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 Escudo (0.177 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,053 Escudo (60 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 260 Escudo (3.832 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 4% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,400 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 3,264 Dinar
(221,428 Escudo)
in Praia.
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