Cost of living in Angola compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (CHF 3.13) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.59 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (CHF 1.98) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.80 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (CHF 3.46) | CHF 3.85 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.39 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (CHF 0.33) | CHF 2.11 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (CHF 0.75) | CHF 2.48 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (CHF 0.58) | CHF 2.62 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (CHF 2,851) | CHF 2,797 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (CHF 260) | CHF 2,185 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (CHF 37) | CHF 166 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (CHF 593) | CHF 1,637 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (CHF 297) | CHF 1,195 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (CHF 119) | CHF 94 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (CHF 32) | CHF 40 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (CHF 487) | CHF 426 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (CHF 127) | CHF 127 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (CHF 21) | CHF 29 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (CHF 23) | CHF 108 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (CHF 48) | CHF 62 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (CHF 37) | CHF 128 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (CHF 103) | CHF 167 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (CHF 44,504) | CHF 27,665 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (CHF 0.25) | CHF 1.48 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (CHF 74) | CHF 87 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (CHF 16) | CHF 24 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (CHF 19) | CHF 98 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (CHF 1.91) | CHF 6 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (CHF 3.52) | CHF 4.74 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (CHF 3.65) | CHF 5.27 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (CHF 1.03) | CHF 3.63 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (CHF 0.85) | CHF 4.67 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (CHF 3.37) | CHF 39 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (CHF 34) | CHF 75 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (CHF 6) | CHF 35 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 251 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (CHF 59) | CHF 108 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (CHF 4.39) | CHF 16 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (CHF 2.23) | CHF 5.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (CHF 451) | CHF 464 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (CHF 49) | CHF 103 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (CHF 1.47) | CHF 9 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,656 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland
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