Cost of living in Angola compared to Argentina
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Angola is 11% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (ARS $3,388) | ARS $4,558 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (ARS $2,642) | ARS $3,018 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (ARS $1,161) | ARS $992 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (ARS $666) | ARS $391 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (ARS $830) | ARS $977 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (ARS $619) | ARS $639 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (ARS $1,562) | ARS $1,471 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (ARS $840) | ARS $645 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (ARS $536) | ARS $422 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (ARS $165) | ARS $474 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (ARS $2,550) | ARS $2,036 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (ARS $610) | ARS $731 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (ARS $148) | ARS $257 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Angola is 46% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (ARS $428,988) | ARS $236,666 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (ARS $418,132) | ARS $147,449 | + 184% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (ARS $42,356) | ARS $18,501 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (ARS $195,691) | ARS $160,740 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (ARS $52,800) | ARS $119,249 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (ARS $48,076) | ARS $16,328 | + 194% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (ARS $6,822) | ARS $4,663 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (ARS $27,293) | ARS $128,101 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (ARS $23,862) | ARS $75,441 | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (ARS $2,031) | ARS $1,775 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (ARS $1,407) | ARS $1,845 | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (ARS $3,608) | ARS $28,121 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (ARS $4,060) | ARS $16,659 | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (ARS $19,374) | ARS $42,183 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (ARS $122,773) | ARS $38,430 | + 219% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (ARS $4,851,204) | ARS $8,326,990 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (ARS $124) | ARS $288 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (ARS $5,463) | ARS $8,449 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (ARS $1,255) | ARS $1,919 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (ARS $1,892) | ARS $3,182 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (ARS $21,939) | ARS $6,068 | + 262% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (ARS $968) | ARS $1,591 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (ARS $644) | ARS $889 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (ARS $1,206) | ARS $1,422 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (ARS $425) | ARS $821 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (ARS $150) | ARS $708 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (ARS $1,288) | ARS $3,198 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (ARS $7,395) | ARS $7,822 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (ARS $3,071) | ARS $3,383 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (ARS $36,365) | ARS $13,573 | + 168% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (ARS $24,861) | ARS $15,418 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (ARS $2,059) | ARS $2,850 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (ARS $1,001) | ARS $1,513 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (ARS $470) | ARS $1,105 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (ARS $87,246) | ARS $347,640 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (ARS $8) | ARS $59 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (ARS $13,856) | ARS $9,148 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (ARS $1,678) | ARS $983 | + 71% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 12% cheaper than in Argentina
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