Cost of living in Praia, Cape Verde

Summary of cost of living in Praia

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 236,134 Escudo
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 98,358 Escudo
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Praia
Current as of Aug 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 715 Escudo
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 495 Escudo
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 343 Escudo
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 117 Escudo
12 eggs, large 236 Escudo
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 166 Escudo
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 390 Escudo
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 267 Escudo
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 150 Escudo
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 130 Escudo
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 905 Escudo
2 liters of coca-cola 179 Escudo
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 74 Escudo
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 66,428 Escudo
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 43,160 Escudo
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 18,376 Escudo
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 53,707 Escudo
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 36,458 Escudo
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 6,632 Escudo
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 3,143 Escudo
40” flat screen tv 61,476 Escudo
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 11,717 Escudo
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 922 Escudo
Hourly rate for cleaning help 500 Escudo
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 4,407 Escudo
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 3,898 Escudo
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 6,947 Escudo
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 6,396 Escudo
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,940,020 Escudo
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 145 Escudo
Monthly ticket public transport 2,742 Escudo
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 264 Escudo
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 3,554 Escudo
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 2,563 Escudo
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 442 Escudo
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 329 Escudo
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 594 Escudo
4 rolls of toilet paper 114 Escudo
Tube of toothpaste 141 Escudo
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 300 Escudo
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 2,714 Escudo
2 tickets to the movies 697 Escudo
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 3,000 Escudo
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 3,633 Escudo
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 376 Escudo
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 256 Escudo
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 168 Escudo
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 50,000 Escudo
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 20 Escudo
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,961 Escudo
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 280 Escudo
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 50 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: August 27, 2023

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