Cost of living in Angola compared to Belgium
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Angola is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (€9) | €23 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (€3.03) | €6 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (€1.74) | €1.25 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (€2.17) | €4.10 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (€1.62) | €3.00 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (€4.08) | €7 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (€2.19) | €2.44 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (€1.40) | €1.83 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (€0.43) | €2.18 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (€1.59) | €2.80 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (€0.39) | €1.86 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (€1,121) | €1,492 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (€1,092) | €1,348 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (€111) | €304 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (€511) | €1,022 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (€138) | €768 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (€126) | €146 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (€71) | €539 | - 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (€62) | €122 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (€5.31) | €9 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (€3.68) | €10 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (€9) | €96 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (€11) | €35 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (€51) | €96 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (€321) | €123 | + 161% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 67% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (€12,673) | €31,163 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 260 Kz (€0.29) | €1.80 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (€14) | €49 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (€3.28) | €12 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (€4.94) | €10 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (€57) | €32 | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (€2.53) | €5.29 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (€1.68) | €5.14 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (€3.15) | €4.92 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (€1.11) | €2.08 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (€0.39) | €4.00 | - 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (€3.36) | €24 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (€19) | €62 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (€95) | €47 | + 101% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (€5.38) | €11 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (€2.61) | €3.56 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (€1.23) | €4.91 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (€228) | €561 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (€0.02) | €0.25 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (€36) | €32 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (€4.38) | €8 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 53% cheaper than in Belgium
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