Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,410 Kz (RM41) | RM20 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,407 Kz (RM46) | RM19 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,615 Kz (RM18) | RM11 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,695 Kz (RM8) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,371 Kz (RM12) | RM12 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,395 Kz (RM7) | RM8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,704 Kz (RM28) | RM28 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,871 Kz (RM9) | RM12 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,237 Kz (RM6.00) | RM7 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (RM2.55) | RM13 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (RM62) | RM74 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (RM7) | RM5.51 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 686 Kz (RM3.33) | RM4.41 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,050,190 Kz (RM5,093) | RM3,764 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (RM3,210) | RM2,382 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 74,034 Kz (RM359) | RM276 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 521,282 Kz (RM2,528) | RM2,377 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (RM4,453) | RM1,592 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (RM382) | RM206 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,478 Kz (RM99) | RM111 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (RM1,440) | RM1,115 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (RM781) | RM403 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (RM26) | RM24 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 Kz (RM17) | RM29 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,070 Kz (RM107) | RM249 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (RM111) | RM162 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,420 Kz (RM463) | RM339 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,693 Kz (RM411) | RM317 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (RM82,550) | RM151,948 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (RM1.62) | RM2.25 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,890 Kz (RM101) | RM52 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,841 Kz (RM19) | RM15 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (RM21) | RM37 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (RM96) | RM80 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (RM16) | RM32 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (RM16) | RM13 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (RM12) | RM13 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 748 Kz (RM3.63) | RM8 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,880 Kz (RM9) | RM11 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,763 Kz (RM18) | RM44 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 18% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,628 Kz (RM81) | RM115 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (RM32) | RM39 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (RM388) | RM361 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (RM211) | RM141 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (RM57) | RM35 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (RM23) | RM14 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 664 Kz (RM3.22) | RM19 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (RM1,532) | RM2,486 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 315 Kz (RM1.53) | RM0.50 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,464 Kz (RM177) | RM211 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (RM12) | RM18 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,416 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Angola is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia
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