Cost of living in Angola compared to Botswana
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 25% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Kz (P141) | P76 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (P101) | P61 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (P57) | P21 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 900 Kz (P18) | P13 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Kz (P3.03) | P46 | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (P20) | P16 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Kz (P101) | P32 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,600 Kz (P53) | P20 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Kz (P10) | P8 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Kz (P4.04) | P16 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kz (P30) | P95 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 246 Kz (P4.97) | P16 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (P10) | P5.97 | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Kz (P12,124) | P12,988 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (P7,073) | P12,248 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (P505) | P1,637 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (P3,536) | P12,000 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (P2,526) | P4,899 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (P1,058) | P942 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Kz (P202) | P906 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Kz (P6,062) | P6,000 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,000 Kz (P2,384) | P1,277 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (P40) | P73 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,000 Kz (P505) | P50 | + 910% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Kz (P364) | P494 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (P505) | P706 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Kz (P303) | P708 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (P1,212) | P613 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 11% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | P400,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (P3.23) | P10 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | P268 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in Botswana | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kz (P40) | P50 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 Kz (P36) | P138 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Kz (P505) | P219 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 461 Kz (P9) | P30 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Kz (P45) | P19 | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Kz (P30) | P48 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 450 Kz (P9) | P20 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 Kz (P13) | P20 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kz (P121) | P107 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 20% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Kz (P505) | P119 | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (P121) | P100 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (P606) | P240 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (P565) | P500 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (P232) | P80 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (P22) | P53 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Kz (P6) | P17 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (P5,060) | P10,343 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (P1.52) | P1.01 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (P778) | P607 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (P25) | P47 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 177 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Botswana
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