Cost of living in Angola compared to Kenya
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Angola is 77% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (Shilling1,709) | Shilling705 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (Shilling1,193) | Shilling611 | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (Shilling550) | Shilling439 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (Shilling193) | Shilling119 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (Shilling488) | Shilling229 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (Shilling279) | Shilling105 | + 166% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (Shilling1,014) | Shilling900 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (Shilling512) | Shilling277 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (Shilling316) | Shilling101 | + 213% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (Shilling122) | Shilling210 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (Shilling1,481) | Shilling1,091 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (Shilling328) | Shilling197 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (Shilling86) | Shilling52 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Angola is 36% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 957,098 Kz (Shilling238,719) | Shilling169,650 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (Shilling141,001) | Shilling83,603 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (Shilling24,997) | Shilling15,047 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,789 Kz (Shilling103,207) | Shilling95,669 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (Shilling31,161) | Shilling57,033 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (Shilling12,349) | Shilling8,455 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (Shilling7,057) | Shilling2,991 | + 136% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (Shilling40,695) | Shilling43,137 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (Shilling14,083) | Shilling23,937 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (Shilling993) | Shilling700 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (Shilling6,003) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Angola is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (Shilling3,586) | Shilling6,416 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (Shilling5,634) | Shilling5,872 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (Shilling9,305) | Shilling6,181 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (Shilling12,261) | Shilling5,515 | + 122% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 47% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (Shilling2,014,224) | Shilling2,958,140 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (Shilling39) | Shilling168 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (Shilling2,901) | Shilling6,000 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | + 157% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 157% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (Shilling746) | Shilling178 | + 318% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (Shilling1,254) | Shilling320 | + 292% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (Shilling11,246) | Shilling3,000 | + 275% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (Shilling601) | Shilling333 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,741 Kz (Shilling684) | Shilling308 | + 122% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (Shilling442) | Shilling439 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (Shilling260) | Shilling115 | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (Shilling252) | Shilling122 | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (Shilling847) | Shilling300 | + 182% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 97% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,942 Kz (Shilling3,976) | Shilling2,000 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (Shilling1,580) | Shilling825 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (Shilling26,194) | Shilling1,600 | + 1537% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (Shilling8,598) | Shilling7,150 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (Shilling839) | Shilling645 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,220 Kz (Shilling554) | Shilling276 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (Shilling121) | Shilling239 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (Shilling20,275) | Shilling26,546 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (Shilling31) | Shilling4.02 | + 659% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,191 Kz (Shilling5,286) | Shilling2,149 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,176 Kz (Shilling792) | Shilling317 | + 150% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Kenya
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