Cost of living in Angola compared to Cuba
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (14 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (9 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (4.37 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (1.54 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (3.88 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (2.22 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (8 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (4.07 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (2.51 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (0.97 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (12 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (2.61 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (0.68 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 78% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 957,098 Kz (1,898 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (1,121 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (199 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,789 Kz (821 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (248 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (98 CUC) | 118 CUC | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (56 CUC) | 40 CUC | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (324 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (112 CUC) | 161 CUC | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (8 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (48 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (29 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (45 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (74 CUC) | 112 CUC | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (97 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 74% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (16,014 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (0.31 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (23 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (5.93 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (10 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (89 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (4.78 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,741 Kz (5.44 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (3.51 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (2.06 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (2.00 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (7 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,942 Kz (32 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (13 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (208 CUC) | 100 CUC | + 108% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (68 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (7 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,220 Kz (4.40 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (0.96 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (161 CUC) | 971 CUC | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (0.24 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,191 Kz (42 CUC) | 46 CUC | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,176 Kz (6 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Cuba
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