Cost of living in Angola compared to China
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (68元) | 47元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (53元) | 40元 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (23元) | 15元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (17元) | 18元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (12元) | 11元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (31元) | 63元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (17元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (3.32元) | 6元 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (51元) | 122元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (12元) | 9元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (2.98元) | 15元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (8,644元) | 12,451元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (8,425元) | 7,281元 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (853元) | 466元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (3,943元) | 7,066元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (1,064元) | 4,426元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (969元) | 267元 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (137元) | 108元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (550元) | 1,383元 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (481元) | 564元 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (41元) | 39元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (28元) | 47元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (73元) | 509元 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (82元) | 253元 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (390元) | 617元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (2,474元) | 807元 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (97,747元) | 155,362元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 260 Kz (2.21元) | 9元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (110元) | 199元 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (25元) | 42元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (38元) | 27元 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (442元) | 391元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (20元) | 46元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (13元) | 44元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (9元) | 11元 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (3.03元) | 14元 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (26元) | 83元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (149元) | 231元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (62元) | 107元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (733元) | 1,450元 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (501元) | 418元 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (41元) | 76元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (20元) | 31元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (9元) | 21元 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (1,758元) | 3,215元 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (0.16元) | 0.26元 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (279元) | 384元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (34元) | 23元 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,900 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 26% cheaper than in China
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