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Canggu vs Praia — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Indonesia
Cost of Living (USA=100)
32
very affordable
Cape Verde
Cost of Living (USA=100)
52
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Canggu edges out Praia on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32 vs 52 (USA=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). Praia scores higher on safety (null/100), and Praia wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for remote workers.

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric
Canggu
Praia
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$340
US$420
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
Cost of Living (USA=100)
32
52
Safety Score
Internet Speed
Nomad Score
Healthcare Score
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile
Praia is better for…
Remote workers
See the Cape Verde country profile

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