Cost of living in Angola compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 6% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Kz (369 ฿) | 186 ฿ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (264 ฿) | 186 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (148 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 900 Kz (47 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Kz (8 ฿) | 74 ฿ | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (53 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Kz (264 ฿) | 306 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,600 Kz (137 ฿) | 82 ฿ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Kz (26 ฿) | 45 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Kz (11 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Kz (79 ฿) | 773 ฿ | - 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 246 Kz (13 ฿) | 38 ฿ | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (26 ฿) | 38 ฿ | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Kz (31,630 ฿) | 39,676 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (18,451 ฿) | 21,135 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (1,318 ฿) | 2,299 ฿ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (9,226 ฿) | 24,298 ฿ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (6,590 ฿) | 11,435 ฿ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (2,759 ฿) | 1,197 ฿ | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Kz (527 ฿) | 508 ฿ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Kz (15,815 ฿) | 10,018 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 118,000 Kz (6,221 ฿) | 1,834 ฿ | + 239% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (105 ฿) | 189 ฿ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,000 Kz (1,318 ฿) | 155 ฿ | + 748% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,000 Kz (949 ฿) | 1,431 ฿ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,000 Kz (1,318 ฿) | 1,190 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Kz (791 ฿) | 2,989 ฿ | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (3,163 ฿) | 2,421 ฿ | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 12% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,254,070 ฿ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (8 ฿) | 29 ฿ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,048 ฿ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 17% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Kz (105 ฿) | 158 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 Kz (95 ฿) | 305 ฿ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Kz (1,318 ฿) | 918 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 461 Kz (24 ฿) | 185 ฿ | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,250 Kz (119 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 Kz (79 ฿) | 114 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 450 Kz (24 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 650 Kz (34 ฿) | 58 ฿ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,000 Kz (316 ฿) | 224 ฿ | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 7% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Kz (1,318 ฿) | 635 ฿ | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (316 ฿) | 425 ฿ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (1,582 ฿) | 3,097 ฿ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (1,474 ฿) | 1,474 ฿ | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (605 ฿) | 299 ฿ | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (58 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 Kz (16 ฿) | 106 ฿ | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (13,201 ฿) | 14,474 ฿ | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (3.95 ฿) | 2.98 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (2,029 ฿) | 2,022 ฿ | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (66 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,426 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Thailand
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