Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (COL$36,114) | COL$37,424 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (COL$30,975) | COL$30,117 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (COL$11,254) | COL$10,628 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (COL$7,677) | COL$5,069 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (COL$9,464) | COL$9,844 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (COL$6,569) | COL$4,596 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (COL$24,531) | COL$14,607 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (COL$8,704) | COL$9,634 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (COL$6,505) | COL$4,020 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (COL$2,287) | COL$5,363 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (COL$43,255) | COL$55,074 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (COL$7,197) | COL$7,677 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (COL$2,413) | COL$4,304 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (COL$3,853,745) | COL$3,505,280 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (COL$2,138,905) | COL$2,092,410 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (COL$266,789) | COL$394,448 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (COL$2,537,089) | COL$2,057,110 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (COL$3,942,110) | COL$1,287,090 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (COL$381,365) | COL$269,583 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (COL$90,611) | COL$68,042 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (COL$823,125) | COL$1,393,420 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (COL$699,226) | COL$433,396 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (COL$22,872) | COL$27,206 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (COL$15,449) | COL$22,108 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 33% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (COL$85,575) | COL$224,368 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (COL$145,567) | COL$160,856 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (COL$197,417) | COL$372,754 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (COL$255,616) | COL$309,804 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 42% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (COL$73,893,701) | COL$75,068,200 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (COL$1,415) | COL$4,230 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (COL$79,318) | COL$171,785 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (COL$29,726) | COL$26,785 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (COL$19,089) | COL$30,344 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (COL$82,300) | COL$91,756 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (COL$11,695) | COL$23,748 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (COL$12,883) | COL$16,600 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (COL$11,700) | COL$20,244 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (COL$3,472) | COL$8,056 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (COL$4,653) | COL$8,345 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (COL$19,192) | COL$38,045 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (COL$67,823) | COL$65,536 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (COL$21,715) | COL$33,686 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (COL$347,312) | COL$119,693 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (COL$253,724) | COL$161,814 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (COL$38,252) | COL$40,769 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (COL$16,147) | COL$12,543 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (COL$3,020) | COL$5,863 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (COL$1,371,115) | COL$2,576,210 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (COL$1,428) | COL$634 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (COL$83,371) | COL$132,814 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (COL$9,642) | COL$11,155 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,732 prices entered by 479 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Colombia
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