Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (COL$36,018) | COL$23,027 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (COL$22,724) | COL$17,461 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (COL$11,737) | COL$7,370 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (COL$4,118) | COL$2,741 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (COL$7,449) | COL$5,375 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (COL$5,018) | COL$2,714 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (COL$26,122) | COL$8,042 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (COL$12,988) | COL$5,277 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (COL$5,495) | COL$2,075 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (COL$1,224) | COL$3,015 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (COL$25,790) | COL$40,610 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (COL$2,833) | COL$4,267 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (COL$2,185) | COL$2,126 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 150% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (COL$10,700,929) | COL$2,531,140 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (COL$974,259) | COL$1,225,270 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (COL$139,180) | COL$229,918 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (COL$2,226,878) | COL$1,483,270 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (COL$1,113,439) | COL$835,388 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (COL$445,376) | COL$157,746 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (COL$118,707) | COL$71,711 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (COL$1,829,213) | COL$1,209,500 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (COL$475,276) | COL$335,449 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (COL$27,163) | COL$19,201 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (COL$77,738) | COL$10,456 | + 643% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (COL$86,783) | COL$170,683 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (COL$179,250) | COL$100,981 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (COL$138,996) | COL$249,415 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (COL$387,459) | COL$205,591 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 97% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (COL$167,015,864) | COL$60,251,000 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (COL$921) | COL$2,340 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (COL$278,360) | COL$132,415 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (COL$24,491) | COL$15,353 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (COL$58,640) | COL$14,708 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (COL$72,426) | COL$82,155 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (COL$7,157) | COL$17,679 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (COL$13,194) | COL$12,312 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (COL$13,694) | COL$15,813 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (COL$3,872) | COL$6,254 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (COL$3,171) | COL$4,615 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (COL$12,631) | COL$21,591 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (COL$125,823) | COL$32,170 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (COL$24,098) | COL$24,299 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$87,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (COL$222,688) | COL$93,879 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (COL$16,487) | COL$22,487 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (COL$8,351) | COL$7,923 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | COL$3,527 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (COL$1,693,803) | COL$1,849,760 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$244 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (COL$184,681) | COL$117,307 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (COL$5,535) | COL$8,462 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,577 prices entered by 933 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 82% more expensive than in Colombia
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