Cost of living in Angola compared to Taiwan
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Angola | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (310 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (242 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (106 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (61 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (76 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (57 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (143 NT$) | 230 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (77 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (49 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (15 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (234 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (56 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (14 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 75% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Angola is 14% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Angola | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (39,300 NT$) | 46,160 NT$ | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (38,305 NT$) | 28,930 NT$ | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (3,880 NT$) | 1,512 NT$ | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (17,927 NT$) | 18,869 NT$ | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (4,837 NT$) | 13,302 NT$ | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (4,404 NT$) | 5,598 NT$ | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (625 NT$) | 753 NT$ | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (2,500 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (2,186 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (186 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (129 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 20% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Angola | Taiwan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (330 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (372 NT$) | 972 NT$ | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (1,775 NT$) | 1,745 NT$ | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (11,247 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | + 220% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Angola | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (444,420 NT$) | 917,519 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (11 NT$) | 31 NT$ | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (500 NT$) | 1,292 NT$ | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Angola | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (115 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (173 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (2,010 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 188% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (89 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (59 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (110 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (39 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (14 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (118 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 13% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Angola | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (677 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (281 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (3,331 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (2,277 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (189 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (92 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (43 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (7,993 NT$) | 8,016 NT$ | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (0.74 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (1,269 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (154 NT$) | 128 NT$ | + 20% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Taiwan
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