Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 53% | |||
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Food in Angola is 53% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,465 Kz (RM54) | RM15 | + 265% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,807 Kz (RM40) | RM17 | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,314 Kz (RM19) | RM8 | + 147% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 Kz (RM6) | RM7 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,797 Kz (RM15) | RM9 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,187 Kz (RM10) | RM7 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,414 Kz (RM37) | RM22 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,566 Kz (RM13) | RM11 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,346 Kz (RM11) | RM4.90 | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308 Kz (RM2.59) | RM13 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,884 Kz (RM41) | RM74 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 977 Kz (RM8) | RM4.93 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 357 Kz (RM3.00) | RM3.49 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 95% | |||
Housing in Angola is 95% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 953,849 Kz (RM8,028) | RM3,019 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 555,089 Kz (RM4,672) | RM2,197 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 142,781 Kz (RM1,202) | RM285 | + 322% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 522,470 Kz (RM4,397) | RM1,908 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 173,592 Kz (RM1,461) | RM1,210 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,756 Kz (RM343) | RM872 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,981 Kz (RM244) | RM113 | + 116% | |
40” flat screen tv | 227,167 Kz (RM1,912) | RM2,827 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,921 Kz (RM344) | RM537 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,661 Kz (RM48) | RM28 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,764 Kz (RM23) | RM36 | - 35% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Angola is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,977 Kz (RM118) | RM193 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,421 Kz (RM147) | RM122 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,778 Kz (RM242) | RM296 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kz (RM311) | RM246 | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,644,640 Kz (RM81,170) | RM162,896 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (RM1.31) | RM2.31 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (RM98) | RM86 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,274 Kz (RM28) | RM9 | + 193% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,384 Kz (RM54) | RM16 | + 246% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66,200 Kz (RM557) | RM149 | + 275% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,019 Kz (RM17) | RM44 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,435 Kz (RM20) | RM11 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,718 Kz (RM14) | RM15 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,355 Kz (RM11) | RM20 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,087 Kz (RM9) | RM7 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,836 Kz (RM32) | RM34 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 60% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,209 Kz (RM153) | RM126 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,110 Kz (RM51) | RM38 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (RM884) | RM271 | + 226% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (RM290) | RM111 | + 160% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,618 Kz (RM22) | RM100 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,210 Kz (RM10) | RM14 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 486 Kz (RM4.09) | RM18 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 78,248 Kz (RM659) | RM2,145 | - 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 196 Kz (RM1.65) | RM0.24 | + 594% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,093 Kz (RM186) | RM158 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,259 Kz (RM95) | RM17 | + 445% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 43% more expensive than in Malaysia
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