Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,410 Kz (¥1,394) | ¥1,027 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,407 Kz (¥1,560) | ¥795 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,615 Kz (¥599) | ¥518 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,695 Kz (¥281) | ¥223 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,371 Kz (¥393) | ¥320 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,395 Kz (¥231) | ¥564 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,704 Kz (¥946) | ¥1,287 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,871 Kz (¥310) | ¥611 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,237 Kz (¥205) | ¥399 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (¥87) | ¥307 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (¥2,127) | ¥1,249 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (¥253) | ¥208 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 686 Kz (¥114) | ¥176 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,050,190 Kz (¥174,111) | ¥365,189 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (¥109,720) | ¥186,450 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 74,034 Kz (¥12,274) | ¥20,112 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 521,282 Kz (¥86,423) | ¥167,408 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (¥152,212) | ¥104,544 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (¥13,043) | ¥13,280 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,478 Kz (¥3,395) | ¥4,420 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (¥49,219) | ¥61,842 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (¥26,702) | ¥10,283 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (¥873) | ¥1,221 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 Kz (¥586) | ¥2,831 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,070 Kz (¥3,659) | ¥8,264 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (¥3,781) | ¥5,233 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,420 Kz (¥15,820) | ¥9,385 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,693 Kz (¥14,041) | ¥12,490 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (¥2,821,862) | ¥2,997,460 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (¥55) | ¥169 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,890 Kz (¥3,463) | ¥9,067 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,841 Kz (¥637) | ¥2,133 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (¥735) | ¥2,993 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (¥3,265) | ¥6,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (¥532) | ¥1,337 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (¥549) | ¥948 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (¥422) | ¥622 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 748 Kz (¥124) | ¥224 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,880 Kz (¥312) | ¥204 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,763 Kz (¥624) | ¥4,495 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,628 Kz (¥2,757) | ¥5,113 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (¥1,103) | ¥3,833 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (¥13,263) | ¥12,839 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (¥7,207) | ¥8,204 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (¥1,941) | ¥1,237 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (¥790) | ¥531 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 664 Kz (¥110) | ¥674 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (¥52,360) | ¥51,659 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 315 Kz (¥52) | ¥52 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,464 Kz (¥6,045) | ¥9,541 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (¥400) | ¥598 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,478 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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