Cost of living in Angola compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz ($8) | $10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz ($3.31) | $5.75 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz ($1.90) | $1.09 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz ($2.37) | $4.93 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz ($1.77) | $4.65 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz ($4.45) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz ($2.39) | $4.51 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz ($1.53) | $2.36 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz ($0.47) | $3.26 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz ($1.74) | $2.91 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz ($0.42) | $2.83 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz ($1,223) | $2,962 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz ($1,192) | $2,269 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz ($121) | $224 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz ($558) | $1,996 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz ($151) | $1,511 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz ($137) | $150 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz ($19) | $64 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz ($78) | $294 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz ($68) | $141 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz ($5.79) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz ($4.01) | $32 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz ($10) | $56 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz ($12) | $48 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz ($55) | $95 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz ($350) | $126 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz ($13,830) | $27,752 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz ($0.35) | $1.03 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz ($16) | $83 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz ($3.58) | $9 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz ($5.39) | $24 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz ($63) | $151 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz ($2.76) | $9 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz ($1.84) | $4.89 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz ($3.44) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz ($1.21) | $4.89 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz ($0.43) | $2.20 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz ($3.67) | $29 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz ($21) | $57 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz ($9) | $29 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz ($104) | $234 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz ($71) | $92 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz ($5.87) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz ($2.85) | $5.40 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz ($1.34) | $7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz ($249) | $558 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz ($40) | $61 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz ($4.78) | $10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,314 prices entered by 2,779 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 62% cheaper than in United States
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