Cost of living in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Praia | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 715 Escudo (11,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 495 Escudo (8,222 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 343 Escudo (5,698 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 117 Escudo (1,937 Kwacha) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 236 Escudo (3,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Escudo (2,750 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 390 Escudo (6,475 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 267 Escudo (4,440 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 150 Escudo (2,485 Kwacha) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 130 Escudo (2,152 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Escudo (15,037 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 179 Escudo (2,981 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Escudo (1,236 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 38% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Praia | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,428 Escudo (1,103,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,160 Escudo (716,983 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,376 Escudo (305,264 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,707 Escudo (892,184 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,458 Escudo (605,651 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,632 Escudo (110,167 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,143 Escudo (52,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 61,476 Escudo (1,021,240 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,717 Escudo (194,649 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 922 Escudo (15,309 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Escudo (8,306 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,407 Escudo (73,215 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,898 Escudo (64,760 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,947 Escudo (115,397 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,396 Escudo (106,250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Praia | Zomba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,940,020 Escudo (32,227,807 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 Escudo (2,405 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,742 Escudo (45,550 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Praia | Zomba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 264 Escudo (4,385 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,554 Escudo (59,033 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,563 Escudo (42,580 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 442 Escudo (7,347 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 329 Escudo (5,470 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 594 Escudo (9,872 Kwacha) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 114 Escudo (1,898 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Escudo (2,342 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Escudo (4,979 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Praia (Cape Verde) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Praia | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,714 Escudo (45,086 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 697 Escudo (11,583 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 Escudo (49,836 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,152 Escudo (52,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 376 Escudo (6,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 256 Escudo (4,255 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 168 Escudo (2,793 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 50,000 Escudo (830,605 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Escudo (328 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,961 Escudo (49,192 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 293 Escudo (4,873 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
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