Cost of living in Angola compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Kz (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (CHF 4.39) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 900 Kz (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.57 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Kz (CHF 0.24) | CHF 8 | - 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (CHF 1.57) | CHF 3.82 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Kz (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,600 Kz (CHF 4.07) | CHF 3.60 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Kz (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.75 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Kz (CHF 0.31) | CHF 2.12 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kz (CHF 2.35) | CHF 15 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 246 Kz (CHF 0.39) | CHF 2.47 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.34 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Kz (CHF 940) | CHF 2,943 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (CHF 548) | CHF 2,074 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 172 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (CHF 274) | CHF 1,647 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (CHF 196) | CHF 1,220 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (CHF 82) | CHF 116 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Kz (CHF 16) | CHF 40 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Kz (CHF 470) | CHF 525 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,000 Kz (CHF 185) | CHF 112 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (CHF 3.13) | CHF 13 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,000 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 31 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Kz (CHF 28) | CHF 114 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 57 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Kz (CHF 24) | CHF 129 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (CHF 94) | CHF 189 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 33,794 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (CHF 0.25) | CHF 1.57 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kz (CHF 3.13) | CHF 16 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 Kz (CHF 2.82) | CHF 45 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 97 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 461 Kz (CHF 0.72) | CHF 5.20 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Kz (CHF 3.53) | CHF 3.96 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Kz (CHF 2.35) | CHF 4.42 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 450 Kz (CHF 0.71) | CHF 3.46 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 Kz (CHF 1.02) | CHF 3.81 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 36 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 76 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (CHF 47) | CHF 120 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (CHF 44) | CHF 113 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (CHF 18) | CHF 17 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (CHF 1.72) | CHF 5.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Kz (CHF 0.47) | CHF 7 | - 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (CHF 392) | CHF 478 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.37 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (CHF 60) | CHF 98 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (CHF 1.96) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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