Cost of living in Angola compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Angola is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (RD$ 599) | RD$ 580 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (RD$ 378) | RD$ 328 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (RD$ 195) | RD$ 95 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (RD$ 69) | RD$ 52 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (RD$ 124) | RD$ 77 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (RD$ 84) | RD$ 61 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (RD$ 435) | RD$ 207 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (RD$ 216) | RD$ 126 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (RD$ 91) | RD$ 69 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (RD$ 20) | RD$ 96 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (RD$ 429) | RD$ 710 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (RD$ 47) | RD$ 69 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (RD$ 36) | RD$ 30 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 169% | |||
Housing in Angola is 169% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (RD$ 178,070) | RD$ 33,194 | + 436% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (RD$ 16,212) | RD$ 17,139 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (RD$ 2,316) | RD$ 3,405 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (RD$ 37,057) | RD$ 23,376 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (RD$ 18,528) | RD$ 11,653 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (RD$ 7,411) | RD$ 2,269 | + 227% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (RD$ 1,975) | RD$ 1,357 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (RD$ 30,439) | RD$ 28,321 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (RD$ 7,909) | RD$ 6,519 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (RD$ 452) | RD$ 270 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (RD$ 1,294) | RD$ 199 | + 551% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 48% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (RD$ 1,444) | RD$ 1,932 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (RD$ 2,983) | RD$ 1,611 | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (RD$ 2,313) | RD$ 3,063 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (RD$ 6,448) | RD$ 4,272 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 120% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 120% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (RD$ 2,779,251) | RD$ 854,532 | + 225% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (RD$ 15) | RD$ 59 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (RD$ 4,632) | RD$ 1,697 | + 173% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (RD$ 408) | RD$ 394 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (RD$ 976) | RD$ 592 | + 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (RD$ 1,205) | RD$ 1,436 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (RD$ 119) | RD$ 414 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (RD$ 220) | RD$ 141 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (RD$ 228) | RD$ 187 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (RD$ 64) | RD$ 102 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (RD$ 53) | RD$ 135 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (RD$ 210) | RD$ 456 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 30% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (RD$ 2,094) | RD$ 552 | + 280% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (RD$ 401) | RD$ 447 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RD$ 1,698 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (RD$ 3,706) | RD$ 2,169 | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (RD$ 274) | RD$ 430 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (RD$ 139) | RD$ 146 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RD$ 132 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (RD$ 28,186) | RD$ 38,138 | - 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 9 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (RD$ 3,073) | RD$ 1,471 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (RD$ 92) | RD$ 230 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 80% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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