Cost of living in Angola compared to Canada
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Angola is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,911 Kz (C$12) | C$26 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (C$11) | C$15 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,680 Kz (C$4.15) | C$11 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (C$2.73) | C$3.03 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (C$3.42) | C$5.61 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (C$2.11) | C$5.74 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (C$2.77) | C$5.43 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (C$1.79) | C$4.19 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (C$0.82) | C$4.04 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (C$20) | C$23 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (C$2.36) | C$3.30 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (C$0.84) | C$2.69 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 683,574 Kz (C$1,059) | C$2,886 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (C$1,025) | C$2,380 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (C$95) | C$257 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377,298 Kz (C$584) | C$2,167 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (C$1,422) | C$1,701 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (C$122) | C$119 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,295 Kz (C$36) | C$71 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (C$460) | C$361 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (C$249) | C$205 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (C$8) | C$17 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (C$5.51) | C$33 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (C$20) | C$87 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (C$35) | C$69 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (C$60) | C$132 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (C$71) | C$175 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (C$26,365) | C$35,675 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (C$0.52) | C$1.64 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (C$27) | C$112 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (C$7) | C$29 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (C$31) | C$174 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (C$5.13) | C$8 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (C$3.94) | C$8 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (C$1.31) | C$4.50 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (C$1.65) | C$4.05 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (C$16) | C$32 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (C$20) | C$75 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (C$10) | C$36 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (C$124) | C$186 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (C$67) | C$141 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (C$18) | C$15 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (C$1.08) | C$8 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (C$489) | C$660 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (C$0.18) | C$0.43 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (C$30) | C$58 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (C$3.74) | C$19 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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