Cost of living in Angola compared to Australia
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (AU$5.15) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (AU$2.95) | AU$1.94 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (AU$3.68) | AU$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (AU$2.75) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (AU$3.72) | AU$5.03 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (AU$2.38) | AU$3.67 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (AU$0.73) | AU$6 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (AU$2.71) | AU$3.67 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (AU$0.66) | AU$3.04 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (AU$1,903) | AU$3,871 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (AU$1,855) | AU$2,594 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (AU$188) | AU$216 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (AU$868) | AU$2,355 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (AU$234) | AU$1,942 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (AU$213) | AU$163 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (AU$30) | AU$71 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (AU$121) | AU$535 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (AU$106) | AU$248 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (AU$6) | AU$42 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (AU$16) | AU$125 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (AU$18) | AU$81 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (AU$86) | AU$174 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (AU$545) | AU$191 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (AU$21,516) | AU$35,831 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (AU$0.55) | AU$1.99 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (AU$24) | AU$160 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (AU$5.56) | AU$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (AU$97) | AU$83 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (AU$4.29) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (AU$2.86) | AU$5.15 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (AU$5.35) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (AU$1.88) | AU$4.19 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (AU$0.67) | AU$4.66 | - 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (AU$5.71) | AU$32 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (AU$33) | AU$66 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (AU$14) | AU$42 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (AU$161) | AU$292 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (AU$110) | AU$120 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (AU$4.44) | AU$5.31 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (AU$2.08) | AU$11 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (AU$387) | AU$883 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (AU$0.04) | AU$0.50 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (AU$61) | AU$75 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,203 prices entered by 417 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 57% cheaper than in Australia
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