Cost of living in Angola compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Angola | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 39 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 31 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 17 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 6 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 5.12 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (﷼ 2.15) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (﷼ 41) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (﷼ 2.27) | ﷼ 3.80 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Angola | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (﷼ 3,630) | ﷼ 6,743 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (﷼ 2,015) | ﷼ 4,169 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (﷼ 251) | ﷼ 424 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (﷼ 2,390) | ﷼ 4,868 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (﷼ 3,714) | ﷼ 2,963 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (﷼ 359) | ﷼ 586 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 243 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (﷼ 775) | ﷼ 1,135 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (﷼ 659) | ﷼ 499 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 50 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 53 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Angola | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (﷼ 81) | ﷼ 191 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (﷼ 137) | ﷼ 227 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (﷼ 186) | ﷼ 432 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (﷼ 241) | ﷼ 382 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 35% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Angola | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (﷼ 69,611) | ﷼ 62,145 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (﷼ 1.33) | ﷼ 2.29 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (﷼ 75) | ﷼ 156 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 63% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Angola | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 10 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 106 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (﷼ 78) | ﷼ 265 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 69 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 29 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 19 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (﷼ 3.27) | ﷼ 13 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (﷼ 4.38) | ﷼ 15 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 35 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Angola | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 194 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 128 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (﷼ 327) | ﷼ 222 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (﷼ 239) | ﷼ 361 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (﷼ 36) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (﷼ 2.85) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (﷼ 1,292) | ﷼ 2,512 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (﷼ 1.35) | ﷼ 0.30 | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (﷼ 79) | ﷼ 394 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 26 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 802 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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