Cost of living in Angola compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Angola is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (NZ$15) | NZ$25 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (NZ$13) | NZ$16 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (NZ$4.69) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (NZ$3.20) | NZ$2.18 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (NZ$3.94) | NZ$10 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (NZ$2.74) | NZ$7 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (NZ$3.63) | NZ$4.97 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (NZ$2.71) | NZ$3.66 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (NZ$0.95) | NZ$7 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (NZ$18) | NZ$20 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kz (NZ$2.78) | NZ$4.41 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (NZ$1.01) | NZ$2.25 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Angola is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (NZ$1,605) | NZ$3,315 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (NZ$891) | NZ$2,559 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (NZ$111) | NZ$203 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (NZ$1,057) | NZ$2,476 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (NZ$1,642) | NZ$1,943 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (NZ$159) | NZ$169 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (NZ$38) | NZ$78 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (NZ$343) | NZ$679 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (NZ$291) | NZ$194 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (NZ$6) | NZ$39 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (NZ$36) | NZ$138 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (NZ$61) | NZ$83 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (NZ$82) | NZ$205 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (NZ$106) | NZ$194 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 70% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (NZ$30,784) | NZ$47,061 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (NZ$0.59) | NZ$2.78 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (NZ$33) | NZ$161 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (NZ$8) | NZ$5.00 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (NZ$34) | NZ$67 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (NZ$4.87) | NZ$7 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (NZ$5.37) | NZ$5.66 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (NZ$4.87) | NZ$8 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (NZ$1.45) | NZ$3.04 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.30 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (NZ$8) | NZ$36 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (NZ$28) | NZ$65 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (NZ$9) | NZ$39 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (NZ$145) | NZ$251 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (NZ$106) | NZ$112 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (NZ$16) | NZ$19 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (NZ$7) | NZ$5.79 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (NZ$1.26) | NZ$13 | - 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (NZ$571) | NZ$1,174 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (NZ$0.59) | NZ$0.51 | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (NZ$35) | NZ$71 | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (NZ$4.02) | NZ$39 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand
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