Cost of living in Angola compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 7% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,236 Kz (Shilling1,018) | Shilling551 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,910 Kz (Shilling638) | Shilling659 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,026 Kz (Shilling331) | Shilling356 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 844 Kz (Shilling138) | Shilling100 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Kz (Shilling231) | Shilling197 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Kz (Shilling139) | Shilling104 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,446 Kz (Shilling726) | Shilling564 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,002 Kz (Shilling327) | Shilling251 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 913 Kz (Shilling149) | Shilling92 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 233 Kz (Shilling38) | Shilling203 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,308 Kz (Shilling703) | Shilling1,074 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 587 Kz (Shilling96) | Shilling162 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (Shilling64) | Shilling53 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 66% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (Shilling313,690) | Shilling112,926 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (Shilling28,560) | Shilling60,166 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (Shilling4,080) | Shilling8,499 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (Shilling65,279) | Shilling56,349 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (Shilling32,640) | Shilling23,281 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (Shilling13,056) | Shilling4,266 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (Shilling3,480) | Shilling4,444 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 286,221 Kz (Shilling46,711) | Shilling45,255 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,526 Kz (Shilling12,162) | Shilling12,053 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,106 Kz (Shilling670) | Shilling1,479 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (Shilling2,279) | Shilling200 | + 1039% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 77% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,713 Kz (Shilling2,564) | Shilling2,726 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34,294 Kz (Shilling5,597) | Shilling2,566 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,440 Kz (Shilling4,641) | Shilling5,150 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,019 Kz (Shilling10,937) | Shilling5,684 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,726,900 Kz (Shilling3,056,199) | Shilling1,597,110 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (Shilling27) | Shilling111 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (Shilling8,160) | Shilling3,548 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 16% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (Shilling718) | Shilling210 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (Shilling1,719) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,307 Kz (Shilling3,314) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (Shilling210) | Shilling343 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (Shilling387) | Shilling225 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (Shilling401) | Shilling650 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (Shilling114) | Shilling100 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (Shilling93) | Shilling60 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (Shilling370) | Shilling300 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 17% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (Shilling3,688) | Shilling1,957 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (Shilling706) | Shilling1,541 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (Shilling6,528) | Shilling4,202 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (Shilling483) | Shilling784 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (Shilling245) | Shilling282 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Shilling253 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (Shilling49,653) | Shilling37,703 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (Shilling5,414) | Shilling5,348 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (Shilling162) | Shilling248 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 45% more expensive than in Kenya
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