Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Angola is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (£7) | £15 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (£5.73) | £8 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (£2.08) | £3.90 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (£1.42) | £1.13 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (£1.75) | £3.83 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (£1.21) | £2.54 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (£4.54) | £4.92 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (£1.61) | £2.00 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (£1.20) | £0.89 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (£0.42) | £1.96 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (£8) | £9 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (£1.33) | £2.16 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Angola is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (£713) | £2,361 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (£396) | £1,634 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (£49) | £169 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (£469) | £1,600 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (£729) | £981 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (£71) | £121 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (£17) | £27 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (£152) | £256 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (£129) | £109 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (£4.23) | £6 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (£2.86) | £15 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (£16) | £66 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (£27) | £35 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (£37) | £79 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (£47) | £82 | - 42% | |
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 | 17,020,700 Kz (£13,666) | £24,996 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (£0.26) | £1.40 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (£15) | £99 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (£5.50) | £3.47 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (£3.53) | £8 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (£15) | £73 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (£2.16) | £3.86 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (£2.38) | £2.43 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (£2.16) | £4.60 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (£0.64) | £2.26 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (£0.86) | £1.80 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (£3.55) | £15 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (£13) | £41 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (£4.02) | £23 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (£64) | £100 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (£47) | £68 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (£7) | £11 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (£2.99) | £3.82 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (£0.56) | £6 | - 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (£254) | £396 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (£0.26) | £0.17 | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (£15) | £44 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (£1.78) | £15 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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