Capital city in Santiago, Cabo Verde
Cost of living in Praia
How much a month costs in Praia
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,020–1,630 (CVE100,000–160,000).
Prices in Praia
Typical 2026 ranges in CVE, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CVE | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CVE45,000–90,000 | $459–918 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CVE30,000–55,000 | $306–561 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CVE1,300–2,500 | $13–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CVE5,500–11,000 | $56–112 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CVE450–800 | $4.6–8.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CVE1,300–2,600 | $13–27 |
| Cappuccino | CVE100–200 | $1–2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CVE150–300 | $1.5–3.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CVE40–60 | $0.41–0.61 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CVE300–600 | $3.1–6.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | CVE2,500–5,000 | $26–51 |
Value for money: 64/100
A value score of 64/100 means Praia gives more quality of life per dollar than 63% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 57/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Cabo Verde.
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Cost of living across Cabo Verde
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Praia
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Praia?
About $561–816 on a lean budget, $1,020–1,630 for a comfortable month and $1,940–3,370 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Praia?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CVE45,000–90,000 ($459–918) a month in the center and CVE30,000–55,000 ($306–561) outside it.
How much does food cost in Praia?
A local meal is CVE450–800 ($4.6–8.2); a mid-range restaurant is CVE1,300–2,600 ($13–27) per person.
Is Cabo Verde expensive?
Prices in Cabo Verde are about 48% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Cabo Verde Airports (ASA)
- Cabo Verde Remote Working programme
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.