Cost of living in Angola compared to South Korea
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Angola is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,465 Kz (₩15,770) | ₩11,276 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,807 Kz (₩11,725) | ₩6,651 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,314 Kz (₩5,644) | ₩5,632 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 Kz (₩1,786) | ₩2,759 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,797 Kz (₩4,382) | ₩6,581 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,187 Kz (₩2,895) | ₩7,203 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,414 Kz (₩10,766) | ₩16,031 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,566 Kz (₩3,821) | ₩8,264 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,346 Kz (₩3,284) | ₩3,965 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308 Kz (₩751) | ₩3,324 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,884 Kz (₩11,914) | ₩21,608 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 977 Kz (₩2,383) | ₩3,437 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 357 Kz (₩870) | ₩4,184 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Angola is 9% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 953,849 Kz (₩2,326,671) | ₩3,187,450 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 555,089 Kz (₩1,353,998) | ₩1,635,570 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 142,781 Kz (₩348,278) | ₩254,267 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 522,470 Kz (₩1,274,432) | ₩1,589,470 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 173,592 Kz (₩423,433) | ₩779,612 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,756 Kz (₩99,413) | ₩86,783 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,981 Kz (₩70,691) | ₩32,020 | + 121% | |
40” flat screen tv | 227,167 Kz (₩554,116) | ₩219,090 | + 153% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,921 Kz (₩99,817) | ₩89,516 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,661 Kz (₩13,808) | ₩16,029 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,764 Kz (₩6,742) | ₩13,774 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,977 Kz (₩34,093) | ₩69,705 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,421 Kz (₩42,495) | ₩54,258 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,778 Kz (₩70,196) | ₩82,310 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kz (₩90,096) | ₩127,854 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,644,640 Kz (₩23,525,635) | ₩35,091,300 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (₩379) | ₩1,986 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (₩28,375) | ₩59,721 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,274 Kz (₩7,985) | ₩8,245 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,384 Kz (₩15,571) | ₩4,500 | + 246% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66,200 Kz (₩161,479) | ₩22,779 | + 609% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,019 Kz (₩4,924) | ₩21,034 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,435 Kz (₩5,940) | ₩10,694 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,718 Kz (₩4,189) | ₩8,457 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,355 Kz (₩3,306) | ₩5,308 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,087 Kz (₩2,652) | ₩8,235 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,836 Kz (₩9,358) | ₩13,185 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,209 Kz (₩44,416) | ₩30,256 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,110 Kz (₩14,903) | ₩28,339 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (₩256,172) | ₩379,963 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (₩84,082) | ₩116,906 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,618 Kz (₩6,385) | ₩17,287 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,210 Kz (₩2,952) | ₩7,055 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 486 Kz (₩1,186) | ₩4,871 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 78,248 Kz (₩190,866) | ₩795,597 | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 196 Kz (₩477) | ₩236 | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,093 Kz (₩53,891) | ₩116,074 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,259 Kz (₩27,464) | ₩4,500 | + 510% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 21% cheaper than in South Korea
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