Cost of living in Angola compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Angola is 39% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Angola | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (70,748 Gs) | 47,563 Gs | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (55,171 Gs) | 32,791 Gs | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (24,239 Gs) | 13,062 Gs | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (13,909 Gs) | 6,653 Gs | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (17,338 Gs) | 14,233 Gs | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (12,932 Gs) | 10,061 Gs | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (32,625 Gs) | 20,530 Gs | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (17,535 Gs) | 14,386 Gs | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (11,192 Gs) | 8,927 Gs | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (3,439 Gs) | 6,111 Gs | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (53,250 Gs) | 44,575 Gs | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (12,742 Gs) | 11,492 Gs | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (3,086 Gs) | 3,093 Gs | - 0% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Angola is 52% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Angola | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (8,958,822 Gs) | 4,816,750 Gs | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (8,732,120 Gs) | 2,753,730 Gs | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (884,550 Gs) | 470,063 Gs | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (4,086,738 Gs) | 3,449,390 Gs | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (1,102,655 Gs) | 2,148,290 Gs | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (1,003,999 Gs) | 272,595 Gs | + 268% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (142,472 Gs) | 120,199 Gs | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (569,977 Gs) | 2,604,630 Gs | - 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (498,323 Gs) | 1,260,850 Gs | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (42,416 Gs) | 39,143 Gs | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (29,382 Gs) | 26,134 Gs | + 12% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Angola | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (75,341 Gs) | 348,731 Gs | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (84,795 Gs) | 312,693 Gs | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (404,599 Gs) | 654,847 Gs | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (2,563,943 Gs) | 459,554 Gs | + 458% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Angola | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (101,310,782 Gs) | 93,742,500 Gs | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (2,598 Gs) | 8,255 Gs | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (114,083 Gs) | 223,310 Gs | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
Angola | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (26,202 Gs) | 25,235 Gs | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (39,518 Gs) | 56,204 Gs | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (458,176 Gs) | 130,840 Gs | + 250% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (20,216 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (13,458 Gs) | 25,399 Gs | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (25,188 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (8,875 Gs) | 10,480 Gs | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (3,137 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (26,893 Gs) | 75,343 Gs | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 44% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Angola | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (154,437 Gs) | 93,615 Gs | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (64,135 Gs) | 78,299 Gs | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (759,428 Gs) | 138,056 Gs | + 450% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (519,179 Gs) | 204,741 Gs | + 154% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (42,996 Gs) | 47,528 Gs | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (20,901 Gs) | 20,868 Gs | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (9,813 Gs) | 16,887 Gs | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (1,822,011 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | - 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (169 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (289,357 Gs) | 224,116 Gs | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (35,037 Gs) | 10,502 Gs | + 234% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 4% cheaper than in Paraguay
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