Cost of living in Angola compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Angola is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (₨802) | ₨384 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (₨625) | ₨353 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (₨275) | ₨173 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (₨158) | ₨58 | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (₨197) | ₨85 | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (₨147) | ₨47 | + 215% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (₨370) | ₨262 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (₨199) | ₨164 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (₨127) | ₨32 | + 300% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (₨39) | ₨173 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (₨604) | ₨796 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (₨144) | ₨98 | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (₨35) | ₨40 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Angola is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (₨101,549) | ₨54,213 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (₨98,979) | ₨33,306 | + 197% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (₨10,026) | ₨4,784 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (₨46,323) | ₨33,154 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (₨12,499) | ₨18,976 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (₨11,380) | ₨5,231 | + 118% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (₨1,615) | ₨646 | + 150% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (₨6,461) | ₨31,090 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (₨5,649) | ₨11,916 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (₨481) | ₨571 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (₨333) | ₨578 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Angola is about the same as in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (₨854) | ₨2,290 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (₨961) | ₨2,801 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (₨4,586) | ₨4,377 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (₨29,062) | ₨3,238 | + 797% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (₨1,148,364) | ₨1,723,340 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (₨29) | ₨105 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (₨1,293) | ₨910 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (₨297) | ₨155 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (₨448) | ₨289 | + 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (₨5,193) | ₨924 | + 462% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (₨229) | ₨381 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (₨153) | ₨204 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (₨286) | ₨288 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (₨101) | ₨178 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (₨36) | ₨94 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (₨305) | ₨323 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (₨1,751) | ₨1,414 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (₨727) | ₨624 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (₨8,608) | ₨1,372 | + 527% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (₨5,885) | ₨1,861 | + 216% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (₨487) | ₨817 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (₨237) | ₨216 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (₨111) | ₨179 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (₨20,653) | ₨53,125 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (₨1.92) | ₨1.29 | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (₨3,280) | ₨1,478 | + 122% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (₨397) | ₨286 | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 27% more expensive than in India
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