Cost of living in Angola compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 16% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (Shilling1,172) | Shilling648 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (Shilling1,005) | Shilling755 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (Shilling365) | Shilling495 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (Shilling249) | Shilling99 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (Shilling307) | Shilling241 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (Shilling213) | Shilling109 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (Shilling796) | Shilling876 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (Shilling282) | Shilling283 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (Shilling211) | Shilling127 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (Shilling74) | Shilling304 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (Shilling1,404) | Shilling1,499 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (Shilling234) | Shilling188 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (Shilling78) | Shilling43 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (Shilling125,061) | Shilling156,758 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (Shilling69,411) | Shilling93,468 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (Shilling8,658) | Shilling7,126 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (Shilling82,333) | Shilling65,576 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (Shilling127,929) | Shilling52,568 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (Shilling12,376) | Shilling4,581 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (Shilling2,940) | Shilling3,272 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (Shilling26,712) | Shilling36,351 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (Shilling22,691) | Shilling16,041 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (Shilling742) | Shilling991 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (Shilling501) | Shilling550 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (Shilling2,777) | Shilling6,708 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (Shilling4,724) | Shilling2,827 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (Shilling6,407) | Shilling8,950 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (Shilling8,295) | Shilling7,335 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (Shilling2,397,988) | Shilling2,538,990 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (Shilling46) | Shilling180 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (Shilling2,574) | Shilling4,746 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (Shilling965) | Shilling303 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (Shilling619) | Shilling414 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (Shilling2,671) | Shilling2,204 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (Shilling380) | Shilling1,000 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (Shilling418) | Shilling250 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (Shilling380) | Shilling300 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (Shilling113) | Shilling201 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (Shilling151) | Shilling161 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (Shilling623) | Shilling738 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (Shilling2,201) | Shilling2,541 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (Shilling705) | Shilling1,871 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (Shilling11,271) | Shilling2,518 | + 348% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (Shilling8,234) | Shilling4,892 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (Shilling1,241) | Shilling749 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (Shilling524) | Shilling374 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (Shilling98) | Shilling330 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (Shilling44,495) | Shilling80,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (Shilling46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (Shilling2,706) | Shilling4,740 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (Shilling313) | Shilling296 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Kenya
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