Cost of living comparison

Praia, Cabo Verde

compared to

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi vs. Praia Cost of Living Summary

Nairobi is 9.8% cheaper than Praia.

Restaurants: pay 34.6% less in Nairobi
Groceries: pay 43.5% less in Nairobi
Transportation: pay 1.1% less in Nairobi
Housing: pay 46.8% less in Nairobi
Childcare: pay 98.0% more in Nairobi
Entertainment and Sports: pay 8.2% more in Nairobi
Clothing: pay 48.9% less in Nairobi

The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Nairobi are more expensive than in Praia. Expenses including clothing, housing, groceries, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Nairobi. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Nairobi.

Nairobi vs. Praia Cost Breakdown

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pay 34.6% less for restaurants

	Praia	Nairobi
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.86 CVE490.74	$3.85 KES498.82	-20.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.32 CVE637.96	$6.17 KES798.11	-2.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.78 CVE179.67	$0.66 KES85.79	-62.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.12 CVE112.92	$0.53 KES68.93	-52.4%
Average			-34.6%

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pay 43.5% less for groceries

	Praia	Nairobi
Bread 1 loaf	$2.95 CVE297.79	$0.56 KES72.25	-81.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.94 CVE801.89	$5.59 KES723.60	-29.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.78 CVE482.99	$3.35 KES433.86	-29.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.20 CVE221.82	$1.70 KES220.41	-22.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.61 CVE263.78	$2.71 KES350.75	+3.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.00 CVE201.52	$1.26 KES163.59	-36.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.32 CVE133.56	$0.50 KES64.68	-62.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.56 CVE157.30	$0.87 KES113.11	-43.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.23 CVE225.56	$0.46 KES59.17	-79.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.21 CVE122.43	$0.48 KES62.46	-60.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.88 CVE89.04	$0.56 KES72.01	-36.9%
Average			-43.5%

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pay 1.1% less for transportation

	Praia	Nairobi
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.31 CVE636.99	$6.17 KES799.28	-2.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$20.42 CVE2,061.11	$30.83 KES3,990.54	+51.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,166.78 CVE2,944,449.80	$19,266.80 KES2,494,087.35	-33.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$17.26 CVE1,742.13	$13.87 KES1,795.74	-19.6%
Average			-1.1%

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pay 46.8% less for housing

	Praia	Nairobi
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$51.28 CVE5,177.32	$39.39 KES5,099.38	-23.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$583.34 CVE58,889.00	$428.53 KES55,472.96	-26.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$388.89 CVE39,259.33	$166.44 KES21,545.08	-57.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$113.61 CVE11,469.06	$22.39 KES2,898.71	-80.3%
Average			-46.8%

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pay 98.0% more for childcare

	Praia	Nairobi
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$110.42 CVE11,147.17	$166.67 KES21,576.04	+50.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,266.68 CVE329,778.38	$8,008.06 KES1,036,642.95	+145.1%
Average			+98.0%

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pay 8.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Praia	Nairobi
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.48 CVE250.28	$2.31 KES299.29	-6.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.49 CVE150.28	$2.24 KES290.08	+50.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.38 CVE441.67	$3.08 KES399.05	-29.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$36.46 CVE3,680.56	$44.12 KES5,710.95	+21.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.83 CVE588.89	$6.17 KES798.11	+5.7%
Average			+8.2%

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pay 48.9% less for clothing

	Praia	Nairobi
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$48.61 CVE4,907.42	$16.84 KES2,180.31	-65.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$38.89 CVE3,925.93	$22.95 KES2,970.74	-41.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$87.50 CVE8,833.35	$61.84 KES8,004.83	-29.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$131.25 CVE13,250.02	$52.50 KES6,796.35	-60.0%
Average			-48.9%

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