Question 1

How far does your money go in Praia compared with the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the current PPP estimate, the same home-country income goes about 2.0x further in Praia. We are using the country-level cost index for Cape Verde here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 2

Is Praia cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?

Accepted Answer

Overall living costs are about 54% cheaper than New York City for Praia. We are using the country-level cost index for Cape Verde here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 3

How does rent in Praia compare with New York City?

Accepted Answer

Rent are about 91% cheaper than New York City in Praia. We are using the country-level cost index for Cape Verde here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Question 4

How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Praia?

Accepted Answer

Groceries are about 43% cheaper than New York City and restaurant prices are about 64% cheaper than New York City. We are using the country-level cost index for Cape Verde here because a defensible city-level aggregate index is not available yet.

Praia, Cape Verde

Purchasing Power vs. United States

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