Cost of living in Angola compared to Panama
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (11 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,055 Kz (3.34 B/.) | 4.10 B/. | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 783 Kz (1.27 B/.) | 1.65 B/. | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,760 Kz (2.86 B/.) | 2.99 B/. | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (1.82 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (3.33 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (2.06 B/.) | 1.92 B/. | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (0.80 B/.) | 1.53 B/. | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (10 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (2.13 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (0.56 B/.) | 1.74 B/. | - 68% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Angola is 4% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (1,596 B/.) | 1,349 B/. | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (918 B/.) | 907 B/. | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (163 B/.) | 145 B/. | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (752 B/.) | 936 B/. | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (203 B/.) | 930 B/. | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (80 B/.) | 99 B/. | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (46 B/.) | 45 B/. | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (265 B/.) | 332 B/. | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (92 B/.) | 101 B/. | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (6 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (39 B/.) | 5.12 B/. | + 664% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (23 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (37 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (61 B/.) | 88 B/. | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (80 B/.) | 90 B/. | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 44% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (13,121 B/.) | 21,660 B/. | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 279 Kz (0.45 B/.) | 1.25 B/. | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (19 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (4.86 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (8 B/.) | 24 B/. | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (73 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (3.91 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (4.80 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (2.88 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (1.69 B/.) | 3.78 B/. | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (1.64 B/.) | 3.41 B/. | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (5.52 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (36 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (10 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (171 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 429% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (81 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (5.46 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (3.08 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (0.79 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (132 B/.) | 590 B/. | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (0.20 B/.) | 0.30 B/. | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (52 B/.) | 51 B/. | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (3.49 B/.) | 5.73 B/. | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 18% cheaper than in Panama
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