Cost of living in Angola compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 53% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Kz (27,937 Shilling) | 5,957 Shilling | + 369% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (19,955 Shilling) | 11,373 Shilling | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (11,175 Shilling) | 6,092 Shilling | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 900 Kz (3,592 Shilling) | 2,633 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Kz (599 Shilling) | 4,888 Shilling | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (3,991 Shilling) | 2,145 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Kz (19,955 Shilling) | 7,125 Shilling | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,600 Kz (10,376 Shilling) | 5,720 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Kz (1,995 Shilling) | 1,604 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Kz (798 Shilling) | 2,461 Shilling | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kz (5,986 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 246 Kz (981 Shilling) | 2,829 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (1,995 Shilling) | 1,363 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 41% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Kz (2,394,576 Shilling) | 2,209,830 Shilling | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (1,396,836 Shilling) | 733,571 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (99,774 Shilling) | 126,454 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (698,418 Shilling) | 924,328 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (498,870 Shilling) | 893,304 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (208,879 Shilling) | 89,563 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Kz (39,910 Shilling) | 54,322 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Kz (1,197,288 Shilling) | 634,937 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,000 Kz (470,933 Shilling) | 270,394 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (7,982 Shilling) | 11,641 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,000 Kz (99,774 Shilling) | 17,547 Shilling | + 469% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 44% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Kz (71,837 Shilling) | 69,935 Shilling | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (99,774 Shilling) | 63,678 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Kz (59,864 Shilling) | 77,975 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (239,458 Shilling) | 121,488 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 13% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 17,807,600 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (639 Shilling) | 2,309 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 33,221 Shilling | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kz (7,982 Shilling) | 7,109 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 Kz (7,184 Shilling) | 16,154 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Kz (99,774 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 461 Kz (1,842 Shilling) | 6,934 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Kz (8,980 Shilling) | 6,954 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Kz (5,986 Shilling) | 5,232 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 450 Kz (1,796 Shilling) | 3,159 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 Kz (2,594 Shilling) | 1,722 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kz (23,946 Shilling) | 11,578 Shilling | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 83% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Kz (99,774 Shilling) | 19,189 Shilling | + 420% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (23,946 Shilling) | 23,055 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (119,729 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (111,574 Shilling) | 68,846 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (45,802 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 282% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (4,371 Shilling) | 4,622 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Kz (1,197 Shilling) | 2,410 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (999,360 Shilling) | 428,584 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (299 Shilling) | 343 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (153,613 Shilling) | 79,975 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (4,989 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 323 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 30% more expensive than in Tanzania
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