Cost of living in Angola compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Angola | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (RD$ 548) | RD$ 924 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (RD$ 427) | RD$ 429 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (RD$ 188) | RD$ 190 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (RD$ 108) | RD$ 70 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (RD$ 134) | RD$ 115 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (RD$ 100) | RD$ 89 | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (RD$ 253) | RD$ 255 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (RD$ 136) | RD$ 162 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (RD$ 87) | RD$ 88 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (RD$ 27) | RD$ 157 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (RD$ 412) | RD$ 711 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (RD$ 99) | RD$ 106 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (RD$ 24) | RD$ 48 | - 50% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Angola is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Angola | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (RD$ 69,362) | RD$ 55,789 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (RD$ 67,606) | RD$ 26,001 | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (RD$ 6,848) | RD$ 4,146 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (RD$ 31,641) | RD$ 25,812 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (RD$ 8,537) | RD$ 13,922 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (RD$ 7,773) | RD$ 2,106 | + 269% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (RD$ 1,103) | RD$ 1,469 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (RD$ 4,413) | RD$ 26,888 | - 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (RD$ 3,858) | RD$ 7,267 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (RD$ 328) | RD$ 316 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (RD$ 227) | RD$ 1,272 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Angola | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (RD$ 583) | RD$ 2,834 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (RD$ 657) | RD$ 2,085 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (RD$ 3,133) | RD$ 5,169 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (RD$ 19,851) | RD$ 6,388 | + 211% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Angola | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (RD$ 784,375) | RD$ 878,116 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (RD$ 20) | RD$ 100 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (RD$ 883) | RD$ 2,700 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Angola | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (RD$ 203) | RD$ 346 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (RD$ 306) | RD$ 626 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (RD$ 3,547) | RD$ 1,808 | + 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (RD$ 157) | RD$ 469 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (RD$ 104) | RD$ 151 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (RD$ 195) | RD$ 255 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (RD$ 69) | RD$ 144 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (RD$ 24) | RD$ 162 | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (RD$ 208) | RD$ 848 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Angola | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (RD$ 1,196) | RD$ 1,105 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (RD$ 497) | RD$ 647 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (RD$ 5,880) | RD$ 1,827 | + 222% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (RD$ 4,020) | RD$ 3,110 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (RD$ 333) | RD$ 504 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (RD$ 162) | RD$ 219 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (RD$ 76) | RD$ 189 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (RD$ 14,106) | RD$ 22,938 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (RD$ 1.31) | RD$ 9 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (RD$ 2,240) | RD$ 3,346 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (RD$ 271) | RD$ 284 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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