Cost of living in Angola compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Kz (₩14,073) | ₩9,368 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (₩10,052) | ₩6,669 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (₩5,629) | ₩6,359 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 900 Kz (₩1,809) | ₩2,595 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Kz (₩302) | ₩4,079 | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (₩2,010) | ₩5,742 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Kz (₩10,052) | ₩11,535 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,600 Kz (₩5,227) | ₩6,965 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Kz (₩1,005) | ₩4,312 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Kz (₩402) | ₩2,632 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kz (₩3,016) | ₩25,238 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 246 Kz (₩494) | ₩2,622 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (₩1,005) | ₩3,132 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 20% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Kz (₩1,206,295) | ₩1,647,450 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (₩703,672) | ₩1,060,460 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (₩50,262) | ₩336,254 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (₩351,836) | ₩669,754 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (₩251,312) | ₩605,216 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (₩105,225) | ₩91,170 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Kz (₩20,105) | ₩30,708 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Kz (₩603,148) | ₩515,397 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,000 Kz (₩237,238) | ₩131,154 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (₩4,021) | ₩28,954 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,000 Kz (₩50,262) | ₩13,020 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 26% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Kz (₩36,189) | ₩58,979 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (₩50,262) | ₩55,180 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Kz (₩30,157) | ₩105,752 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (₩120,630) | ₩193,113 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₩33,029,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (₩322) | ₩1,511 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₩74,667 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 66% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kz (₩4,021) | ₩6,016 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 Kz (₩3,619) | ₩7,390 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Kz (₩50,262) | ₩215,280 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 461 Kz (₩928) | ₩16,991 | - 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Kz (₩4,524) | ₩8,772 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Kz (₩3,016) | ₩10,077 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 450 Kz (₩905) | ₩3,569 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 Kz (₩1,307) | ₩2,563 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kz (₩12,063) | ₩17,354 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Kz (₩50,262) | ₩39,171 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (₩12,063) | ₩21,123 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (₩60,315) | ₩165,595 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (₩56,207) | ₩82,956 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (₩23,073) | ₩11,911 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (₩2,202) | ₩4,963 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Kz (₩603) | ₩5,826 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (₩503,439) | ₩547,998 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (₩151) | ₩1,500 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (₩77,384) | ₩61,748 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (₩2,513) | ₩4,538 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 734 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 36% cheaper than in South Korea
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