Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 59% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Kz (COL$45,110) | COL$20,203 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (COL$32,221) | COL$17,079 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (COL$18,044) | COL$7,022 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 900 Kz (COL$5,800) | COL$2,730 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Kz (COL$967) | COL$5,349 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (COL$6,444) | COL$2,628 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Kz (COL$32,221) | COL$7,861 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,600 Kz (COL$16,755) | COL$5,176 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Kz (COL$3,222) | COL$2,264 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Kz (COL$1,289) | COL$2,880 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kz (COL$9,666) | COL$41,017 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 246 Kz (COL$1,584) | COL$4,130 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (COL$3,222) | COL$2,126 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 79% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Kz (COL$3,866,549) | COL$2,519,210 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (COL$2,255,487) | COL$1,180,700 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (COL$161,106) | COL$229,881 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (COL$1,127,743) | COL$1,458,810 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (COL$805,531) | COL$796,618 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (COL$337,279) | COL$155,245 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Kz (COL$64,442) | COL$74,073 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Kz (COL$1,933,274) | COL$1,203,340 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,000 Kz (COL$760,421) | COL$323,840 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (COL$12,888) | COL$16,957 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,000 Kz (COL$161,106) | COL$12,642 | + 1174% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Kz (COL$115,996) | COL$156,339 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (COL$161,106) | COL$102,086 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Kz (COL$96,664) | COL$257,247 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (COL$386,655) | COL$207,916 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | COL$59,582,200 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (COL$1,031) | COL$2,904 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$124,229 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kz (COL$12,888) | COL$14,326 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 Kz (COL$11,600) | COL$17,932 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Kz (COL$161,106) | COL$77,296 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 461 Kz (COL$2,974) | COL$18,635 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Kz (COL$14,500) | COL$12,053 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Kz (COL$9,666) | COL$14,988 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 450 Kz (COL$2,900) | COL$6,354 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 Kz (COL$4,189) | COL$4,285 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kz (COL$38,665) | COL$20,757 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 95% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Kz (COL$161,106) | COL$37,036 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (COL$38,665) | COL$22,474 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (COL$193,327) | COL$90,734 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (COL$180,159) | COL$97,421 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (COL$73,957) | COL$22,492 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (COL$7,058) | COL$7,152 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Kz (COL$1,933) | COL$3,867 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (COL$1,613,678) | COL$1,768,280 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (COL$483) | COL$203 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (COL$248,041) | COL$113,448 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (COL$8,055) | COL$6,829 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,444 prices entered by 1,051 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 41% more expensive than in Colombia
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