Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is 40% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is 28% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Praia | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 792 Escudo (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 503 Escudo (R$ 30) | R$ 31 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 387 Escudo (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Escudo (R$ 7) | R$ 4.82 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 230 Escudo (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 192 Escudo (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 399 Escudo (R$ 24) | R$ 34 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 271 Escudo (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 Escudo (R$ 9) | R$ 4.98 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 172 Escudo (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 859 Escudo (R$ 51) | R$ 37 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 199 Escudo (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77 Escudo (R$ 4.56) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is 115% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Praia | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,595 Escudo (R$ 3,744) | R$ 2,404 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 51,363 Escudo (R$ 3,024) | R$ 1,420 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,909 Escudo (R$ 1,054) | R$ 250 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,735 Escudo (R$ 3,105) | R$ 1,698 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 37,527 Escudo (R$ 2,209) | R$ 1,077 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,322 Escudo (R$ 608) | R$ 279 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,292 Escudo (R$ 253) | R$ 85 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 51,362 Escudo (R$ 3,024) | R$ 2,104 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,430 Escudo (R$ 850) | R$ 602 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 794 Escudo (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 300% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (R$ 29) | R$ 14 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is 7% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Praia | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,477 Escudo (R$ 205) | R$ 218 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,244 Escudo (R$ 191) | R$ 163 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,919 Escudo (R$ 348) | R$ 332 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,111 Escudo (R$ 301) | R$ 286 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is 19% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Praia | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,091,930 Escudo (R$ 123,159) | R$ 72,761 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Escudo (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,697 Escudo (R$ 159) | R$ 161 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,071 Escudo (R$ 63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is 39% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Praia | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 312 Escudo (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,659 Escudo (R$ 157) | R$ 79 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Escudo (R$ 147) | R$ 217 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 367 Escudo (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 361 Escudo (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 686 Escudo (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 121 Escudo (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 Escudo (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 314 Escudo (R$ 18) | R$ 41 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is 33% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Praia | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,975 Escudo (R$ 116) | R$ 66 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,095 Escudo (R$ 64) | R$ 40 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,484 Escudo (R$ 146) | R$ 132 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,290 Escudo (R$ 194) | R$ 104 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 540 Escudo (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 229 Escudo (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 166 Escudo (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,296 Escudo (R$ 2,667) | R$ 3,568 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (R$ 1.16) | R$ 0.81 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,695 Escudo (R$ 159) | R$ 104 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 270 Escudo (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 127 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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