Cost of living in Angola compared to Tanzania
Currency:
Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Angola is 102% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Angola | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,349 Kz (34,056 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,454 Kz (25,274 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,396 Kz (11,101 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 707 Kz (3,276 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,802 Kz (8,348 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,129 Kz (5,229 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 423% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,124 Kz (28,378 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,504 Kz (6,969 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 248% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,285 Kz (5,955 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 198% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 388 Kz (1,799 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,109 Kz (23,674 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,124 Kz (5,210 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Kz (1,432 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Angola is 226% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Angola | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 956,842 Kz (4,433,854 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 562,560 Kz (2,606,814 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 421% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 142,658 Kz (661,055 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 543,029 Kz (2,516,310 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 403% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,860 Kz (1,079,036 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 332% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 75,006 Kz (347,564 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,997 Kz (213,140 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | + 417% | |
40” flat screen tv | 240,565 Kz (1,114,740 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,850 Kz (184,660 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,348 Kz (24,783 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,396 Kz (113,048 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 379% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 379% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Angola | Tanzania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,311 Kz (80,217 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 221% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,388 Kz (103,742 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 452% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,818 Kz (138,171 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 198% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,284 Kz (186,669 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 574% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 102% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Angola | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,235,800 Kz (56,698,756 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1317% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Kz (777 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,096 Kz (69,954 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 161% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 139% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Angola | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,863 Kz (22,536 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,994 Kz (27,777 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 178% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 61,675 Kz (285,791 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 472% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,755 Kz (12,768 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,270 Kz (15,154 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,066 Kz (9,574 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,958 Kz (9,072 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,475 Kz (6,836 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 327% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,758 Kz (17,416 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 279% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 279% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
Angola | Tanzania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,158 Kz (111,946 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 519% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,996 Kz (32,417 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 117% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 290,477 Kz (1,346,024 Shilling) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,850 Kz (203,194 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 179% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,419 Kz (15,843 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,068 Kz (9,584 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 498 Kz (2,307 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 162,382 Kz (752,452 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 276% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 237 Kz (1,098 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 998% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,939 Kz (138,733 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 362% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,025 Kz (51,087 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | + 702% | |
TOTAL | + 178% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 178% more expensive than in Tanzania
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