Cost of Living in Praia

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Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 499.01 Esc 300.00-1,106.72
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 3,500.00 Esc 3,000.00-6,693.75
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 625.00 Esc 450.00-800.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 255.00 Esc 200.00-500.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 200.00 Esc 180.00-239.06
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 168.37 Esc 70.00-430.31
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 306.50 Esc 150.00-730.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 126.03 Esc 100.00-460.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 133.75 Esc 120.00-140.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 186.28 Esc 100.40-272.16
White Rice (1 lb) 195.04 Esc 163.29-226.80
Eggs (12, Large Size) 224.67 Esc 192.00-272.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 1,158.19 Esc 502.00-1,814.37
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) ?
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 753.00 Esc
Apples (1 lb) 226.49 Esc 108.86-453.59
Bananas (1 lb) 136.08 Esc 90.72-181.44
Oranges (1 lb) 164.81 Esc 58.97-340.19
Tomatoes (1 lb) 263.08 Esc 72.57-453.59
Potatoes (1 lb) 68.04 Esc 54.43-81.65
Onions (1 lb) 68.04 Esc 63.50-72.57
Lettuce (1 Head) 140.00 Esc
Bottled Water (50 oz) 150.00 Esc 150.00-150.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 850.00 Esc 800.00-900.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 176.77 Esc 120.00-196.97
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 180.00 Esc 110.00-200.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 520.00 Esc 450.00-590.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 63.74 Esc 43.00-100.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 2,766.79 Esc
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 175.00 Esc 150.00-200.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 195.92 Esc
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 143.18 Esc 127.30-176.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 2,850,000.00 Esc 2,700,000.00-3,000,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 3,750,000.00 Esc 3,500,000.00-4,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 17,875.00 Esc 11,500.00-20,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 2,300.00 Esc 600.00-3,000.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 5,080.00 Esc 5,000.00-6,250.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 3,166.67 Esc 3,000.00-3,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 1,000.00 Esc 1,000.00-1,000.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 600.00 Esc
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 20,000.00 Esc
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 304,000.00 Esc 108,000.00-500,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 8,300.37 Esc
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 3,000.00 Esc
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 8,000.00 Esc
Men's Leather Business Shoes 12,000.00 Esc
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 56,666.67 Esc 30,000.00-80,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 28,333.33 Esc 20,000.00-35,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 103,333.33 Esc 50,000.00-150,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 52,500.00 Esc 25,000.00-80,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 11,612.78 Esc
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 9,011.52 Esc
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 20,000.00 Esc
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 9.00

Prices in Praia

This city had 23 entries in the past 12 months by 6 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
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J Trokon Frank Jr on Jul 28, 2023:
I want to travel in cape Verde,by God grace next year