Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Angola is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (£6) | £7 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (£2.69) | £3.44 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (£1.54) | £1.11 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (£1.92) | £3.47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (£1.44) | £1.92 | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (£3.62) | £4.23 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (£1.95) | £2.00 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (£1.24) | £0.94 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (£0.38) | £1.72 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (£5.91) | £8 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (£1.41) | £2.25 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (£0.34) | £1.11 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Angola is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (£994) | £2,042 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (£969) | £1,348 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (£98) | £218 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (£454) | £1,159 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (£122) | £817 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (£111) | £133 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (£16) | £26 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (£63) | £306 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (£55) | £93 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (£4.71) | £6 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (£3.26) | £15 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (£8) | £63 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (£9) | £32 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (£45) | £68 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (£285) | £70 | + 307% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 77% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (£11,246) | £25,545 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (£0.29) | £1.52 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (£13) | £91 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (£2.91) | £4.12 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (£4.39) | £11 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (£51) | £112 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (£2.24) | £3.78 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (£1.49) | £1.71 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (£2.80) | £3.49 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (£0.99) | £2.13 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (£0.35) | £1.81 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (£2.99) | £14 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (£17) | £37 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (£7) | £19 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (£84) | £153 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (£58) | £58 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (£4.77) | £10 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (£2.32) | £3.28 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (£1.09) | £4.90 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (£202) | £412 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (£32) | £34 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (£3.89) | £13 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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