Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,236 Kz (RM39) | RM21 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,166 Kz (RM26) | RM16 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,026 Kz (RM13) | RM8 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 930 Kz (RM5.86) | RM7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,413 Kz (RM9) | RM7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 996 Kz (RM6) | RM4.78 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,737 Kz (RM30) | RM29 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,157 Kz (RM14) | RM9 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 892 Kz (RM5.62) | RM3.56 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Kz (RM1.89) | RM11 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,655 Kz (RM48) | RM88 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 731 Kz (RM4.61) | RM4.10 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 527 Kz (RM3.32) | RM3.22 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,653,130 Kz (RM10,423) | RM3,319 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 318,941 Kz (RM2,011) | RM1,755 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,527 Kz (RM375) | RM288 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496,091 Kz (RM3,128) | RM2,263 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 272,068 Kz (RM1,715) | RM1,385 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,391 Kz (RM444) | RM196 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,435 Kz (RM104) | RM98 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 314,529 Kz (RM1,983) | RM1,610 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,526 Kz (RM470) | RM488 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,550 Kz (RM35) | RM21 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (RM88) | RM31 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,713 Kz (RM99) | RM227 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34,294 Kz (RM216) | RM152 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,440 Kz (RM179) | RM270 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 94,701 Kz (RM597) | RM298 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 60% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,726,900 Kz (RM118,071) | RM154,513 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Kz (RM1.03) | RM1.98 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (RM315) | RM87 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,277 Kz (RM27) | RM15 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,294 Kz (RM59) | RM16 | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,307 Kz (RM128) | RM73 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (RM8) | RM21 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,333 Kz (RM15) | RM13 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,564 Kz (RM16) | RM16 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (RM4.39) | RM5.12 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,038 Kz (RM7) | RM9 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,787 Kz (RM18) | RM45 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,265 Kz (RM128) | RM84 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (RM27) | RM36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM258 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,609 Kz (RM313) | RM196 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,945 Kz (RM25) | RM32 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,221 Kz (RM14) | RM16 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Kz (RM22) | RM20 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (RM1,918) | RM1,919 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (RM209) | RM156 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (RM6) | RM17 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 886 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 47% more expensive than in Malaysia
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