Cost of living in Angola compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Angola | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (28 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (19 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (9 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (3.13 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (8 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (4.52 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (16 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (8 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (5.12 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (1.98 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (24 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (5.31 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (1.39 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Angola | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 957,098 Kz (3,867 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (2,284 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (405 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,789 Kz (1,672 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (505 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (200 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (114 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (659 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (228 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (16 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (97 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 522% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 64% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Angola | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (58 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (91 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (151 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (199 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 64% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Angola | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (32,626 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (0.63 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (47 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Angola | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (12 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (20 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (182 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (10 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,741 Kz (11 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (7 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (4.21 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (4.08 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (14 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Angola | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,942 Kz (64 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (26 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (424 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (139 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (14 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,220 Kz (9 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (1.96 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (328 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (0.49 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,191 Kz (86 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,176 Kz (13 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Barbados
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