Cost of living in Angola compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Angola is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Angola | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (45 lei) | 53 lei | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (35 lei) | 29 lei | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (16 lei) | 16 lei | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (21 lei) | 21 lei | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (11 lei) | 4.88 lei | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (7 lei) | 3.66 lei | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (2.21 lei) | 4.36 lei | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (34 lei) | 34 lei | + 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (1.98 lei) | 3.79 lei | - 48% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Angola is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Angola | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (5,755 lei) | 3,745 lei | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (5,609 lei) | 2,284 lei | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (568 lei) | 638 lei | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (2,625 lei) | 2,120 lei | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (708 lei) | 1,495 lei | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (645 lei) | 440 lei | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (92 lei) | 41 lei | + 123% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (366 lei) | 1,583 lei | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (320 lei) | 468 lei | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (27 lei) | 49 lei | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (19 lei) | 39 lei | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Angola | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (48 lei) | 302 lei | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (54 lei) | 190 lei | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (260 lei) | 355 lei | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (1,647 lei) | 405 lei | + 306% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Angola | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (65,078 lei) | 102,208 lei | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (1.67 lei) | 7 lei | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (73 lei) | 92 lei | - 20% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 26% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Angola | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (17 lei) | 29 lei | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (294 lei) | 216 lei | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (13 lei) | 25 lei | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (9 lei) | 18 lei | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (16 lei) | 22 lei | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (5.70 lei) | 8 lei | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (2.01 lei) | 13 lei | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (17 lei) | 48 lei | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Angola | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (99 lei) | 136 lei | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (41 lei) | 66 lei | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (488 lei) | 149 lei | + 228% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (333 lei) | 211 lei | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (28 lei) | 33 lei | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (6 lei) | 10 lei | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (1,170 lei) | 3,079 lei | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (0.11 lei) | 0.37 lei | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (186 lei) | 188 lei | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (23 lei) | 23 lei | - 4% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 10% cheaper than in Romania
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