Cost of living in Luanda, Angola vs Pretoria, South Africa
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 15% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,751 Kz (R 125) | R 120 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 Kz (R 69) | R 59 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 875 Kz (R 19) | R 36 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 Kz (R 15) | R 17 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 Kz (R 28) | R 31 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,078 Kz (R 24) | R 20 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,087 Kz (R 46) | R 55 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,412 Kz (R 31) | R 23 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 634 Kz (R 14) | R 20 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459 Kz (R 10) | R 22 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,914 Kz (R 64) | R 94 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 707 Kz (R 15) | R 21 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 390 Kz (R 9) | R 14 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 29% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 690,601 Kz (R 15,068) | R 11,239 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 737,892 Kz (R 16,100) | R 9,623 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,844 Kz (R 869) | R 1,507 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,703 Kz (R 10,576) | R 7,148 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 382,411 Kz (R 8,344) | R 6,028 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,594 Kz (R 558) | R 1,181 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,045 Kz (R 612) | R 533 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 213,403 Kz (R 4,656) | R 4,613 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,501 Kz (R 556) | R 1,723 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,177 Kz (R 113) | R 85 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,401 Kz (R 271) | R 89 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 38% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,142 Kz (R 439) | R 787 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,101 Kz (R 351) | R 525 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,279 Kz (R 639) | R 1,343 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,408 Kz (R 860) | R 1,283 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 72% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,550,930 Kz (R 121,114) | R 317,653 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 176 Kz (R 3.84) | R 16 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,430 Kz (R 249) | R 1,051 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,604 Kz (R 79) | R 140 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 41% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,786 Kz (R 39) | R 69 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,196 Kz (R 48) | R 236 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,502 Kz (R 382) | R 434 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,188 Kz (R 26) | R 41 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,461 Kz (R 32) | R 30 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 Kz (R 30) | R 56 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 512 Kz (R 11) | R 24 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 739 Kz (R 16) | R 20 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,419 Kz (R 75) | R 146 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 17% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,621 Kz (R 232) | R 356 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,060 Kz (R 110) | R 183 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Kz (R 2,182) | R 766 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,471 Kz (R 425) | R 492 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,139 Kz (R 47) | R 65 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 416 Kz (R 9) | R 33 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 442 Kz (R 10) | R 31 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,562 Kz (R 4,660) | R 7,846 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kz (R 2.19) | R 1.69 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,231 Kz (R 529) | R 545 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,004 Kz (R 22) | R 46 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 450 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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