Cost of living in Angola compared to Australia
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (AU$4.28) | AU$5.97 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (AU$1.50) | AU$1.48 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (AU$2.71) | AU$5.42 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (AU$1.83) | AU$4.99 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (AU$4.73) | AU$4.61 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (AU$2.00) | AU$3.20 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (AU$0.45) | AU$5.52 | - 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (AU$1.03) | AU$2.91 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (AU$0.80) | AU$2.47 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (AU$3,899) | AU$3,144 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (AU$355) | AU$2,161 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (AU$51) | AU$291 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (AU$811) | AU$1,971 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (AU$406) | AU$1,506 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (AU$162) | AU$177 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (AU$43) | AU$58 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (AU$667) | AU$494 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (AU$173) | AU$245 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (AU$28) | AU$31 | - 9% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (AU$32) | AU$101 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (AU$65) | AU$66 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (AU$51) | AU$137 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (AU$141) | AU$140 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (AU$60,861) | AU$28,179 | + 116% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (AU$0.34) | AU$1.36 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (AU$101) | AU$159 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (AU$26) | AU$68 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (AU$2.61) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (AU$4.81) | AU$4.67 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (AU$4.99) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (AU$1.41) | AU$3.38 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (AU$1.16) | AU$3.51 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (AU$4.60) | AU$28 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (AU$46) | AU$56 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$227 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (AU$81) | AU$91 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (AU$3.04) | AU$4.49 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$9 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (AU$617) | AU$663 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.51 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (AU$67) | AU$70 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (AU$2.02) | AU$35 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Australia
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