Cost of living in Angola compared to Ecuador
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz ($9) | $9 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz ($2.82) | $3.22 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz ($1.92) | $1.13 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz ($2.40) | $2.37 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz ($1.49) | $1.58 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz ($5.89) | $5.28 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz ($1.95) | $1.67 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz ($1.26) | $1.24 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz ($0.57) | $1.82 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz ($14) | $13 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz ($1.66) | $2.11 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz ($0.59) | $1.08 | - 45% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Angola is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz ($917) | $731 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz ($537) | $455 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz ($67) | $49 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz ($542) | $486 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz ($1,205) | $322 | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz ($96) | $37 | + 160% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz ($22) | $21 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz ($323) | $416 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz ($175) | $128 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz ($5.74) | $6 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz ($3.88) | $9 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 58% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz ($14) | $68 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz ($25) | $45 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz ($42) | $111 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz ($50) | $85 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz ($18,541) | $22,194 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz ($0.36) | $1.06 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz ($19) | $25 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz ($6) | $5.74 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz ($4.83) | $10 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz ($21) | $44 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz ($3.50) | $5.27 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz ($3.61) | $5.10 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz ($2.77) | $6 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz ($0.92) | $2.13 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz ($1.16) | $1.81 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz ($14) | $22 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz ($87) | $47 | + 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz ($47) | $49 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz ($13) | $10 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz ($5.19) | $3.79 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz ($0.76) | $2.58 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz ($344) | $598 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz ($0.13) | $0.22 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz ($21) | $45 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz ($2.63) | $5.89 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador
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