Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
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Food | + 157% | |||
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Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 157% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Praia | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 715 Escudo (E£ 327) | E£ 100 | + 227% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 495 Escudo (E£ 226) | E£ 70 | + 223% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 Escudo (E£ 157) | E£ 40 | + 292% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 117 Escudo (E£ 53) | E£ 11 | + 395% | |
12 eggs, large | 236 Escudo (E£ 108) | E£ 21 | + 412% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Escudo (E£ 76) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 390 Escudo (E£ 178) | E£ 24 | + 642% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 267 Escudo (E£ 122) | E£ 10 | + 1121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Escudo (E£ 68) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 130 Escudo (E£ 59) | E£ 28 | + 111% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Escudo (E£ 414) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 179 Escudo (E£ 82) | E£ 10 | + 720% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Escudo (E£ 34) | E£ 2.50 | + 1260% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 45% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Praia | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,428 Escudo (E£ 30,354) | E£ 9,408 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,160 Escudo (E£ 19,722) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,376 Escudo (E£ 8,397) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,707 Escudo (E£ 24,541) | E£ 9,000 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,458 Escudo (E£ 16,660) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,632 Escudo (E£ 3,030) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,143 Escudo (E£ 1,436) | E£ 165 | + 770% | |
40” flat screen tv | 61,476 Escudo (E£ 28,091) | E£ 4,000 | + 602% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,717 Escudo (E£ 5,354) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 922 Escudo (E£ 421) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (E£ 228) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,407 Escudo (E£ 2,014) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,898 Escudo (E£ 1,781) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,947 Escudo (E£ 3,174) | E£ 1,000 | + 217% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,396 Escudo (E£ 2,923) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,940,020 Escudo (E£ 886,492) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 Escudo (E£ 66) | E£ 3.50 | + 1790% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,742 Escudo (E£ 1,253) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 Escudo (E£ 121) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,554 Escudo (E£ 1,624) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,563 Escudo (E£ 1,171) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 442 Escudo (E£ 202) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 329 Escudo (E£ 150) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 594 Escudo (E£ 272) | E£ 25 | + 986% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 Escudo (E£ 52) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Escudo (E£ 64) | E£ 10 | + 544% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Escudo (E£ 137) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
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Praia | Al Mahallah al Kubra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,714 Escudo (E£ 1,240) | E£ 200 | + 520% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 697 Escudo (E£ 319) | E£ 50 | + 537% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (E£ 1,371) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,152 Escudo (E£ 1,440) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 376 Escudo (E£ 172) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 256 Escudo (E£ 117) | E£ 15 | + 680% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 168 Escudo (E£ 77) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (E£ 22,847) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (E£ 9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,961 Escudo (E£ 1,353) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 293 Escudo (E£ 134) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
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