Cost of living in Lobito (Angola) is 18% more expensive than in Chipata (Zambia)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Lobito (Angola) is 79% more expensive than in Chipata (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lobito | Chipata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,395 Kz (161 Kwacha) | 36 Kwacha | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,571 Kz (137 Kwacha) | 70 Kwacha | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,757 Kz (53 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 772 Kz (23 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,224 Kz (37 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 508 Kz (15 Kwacha) | 12 Kwacha | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,711 Kz (141 Kwacha) | 65 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,309 Kz (39 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 676 Kz (20 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 Kz (10 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,925 Kz (207 Kwacha) | 70 Kwacha | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,200 Kz (36 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 265 Kz (8 Kwacha) | 7 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Lobito (Angola) is 5% more expensive than in Chipata (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lobito | Chipata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 500,000 Kz (14,956 Kwacha) | 10,000 Kwacha | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 165,000 Kz (4,936 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,000 Kz (7,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lobito (Angola) is about the same as in Chipata (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lobito | Chipata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 26,000 Kz (778 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,000 Kz (1,376 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Lobito (Angola) is about the same as in Chipata (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lobito | Chipata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (4.79 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lobito (Angola) is about the same as in Chipata (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lobito | Chipata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Kz (90 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,000 Kz (658 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Kz (75 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Kz (75 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Kz (105 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lobito (Angola) is about the same as in Chipata (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lobito | Chipata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Kz (598 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,500 Kz (75 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 Kz (748 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 25 Kwacha | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24 Kwacha | - | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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