Cost of living in Angola compared to Canada
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (C$13) | C$23 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (C$10) | C$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (C$4.49) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (C$2.58) | C$3.10 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (C$3.21) | C$5.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (C$2.39) | C$5.37 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (C$3.25) | C$4.96 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (C$2.07) | C$3.10 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (C$0.64) | C$3.68 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (C$10) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (C$2.36) | C$3.09 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (C$0.57) | C$2.84 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (C$1,659) | C$2,689 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (C$1,617) | C$2,094 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (C$164) | C$215 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (C$757) | C$1,827 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (C$204) | C$1,418 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (C$186) | C$129 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (C$26) | C$71 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (C$106) | C$417 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (C$92) | C$214 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (C$8) | C$15 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (C$5.44) | C$30 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (C$14) | C$79 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (C$16) | C$58 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (C$75) | C$124 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (C$475) | C$148 | + 222% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 69% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (C$18,760) | C$31,405 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 260 Kz (C$0.42) | C$1.66 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (C$21) | C$104 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (C$4.85) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (C$7) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (C$85) | C$119 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (C$3.74) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (C$2.49) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (C$4.66) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (C$1.64) | C$4.48 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (C$0.58) | C$3.51 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (C$4.98) | C$30 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (C$29) | C$66 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (C$12) | C$32 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (C$141) | C$165 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (C$96) | C$115 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (C$3.87) | C$5.45 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (C$1.82) | C$8 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (C$337) | C$736 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (C$0.03) | C$0.43 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (C$54) | C$64 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (C$6) | C$17 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,474 prices entered by 790 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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