- Cost of Living
- Angola
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- Luanda
- Jakarta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Luanda (Angola) and Jakarta (Indonesia)
| Food | 209% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 209% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 3,214 Kwanza (Rp 326,111) | Rp 47,083 | 593% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,829 Kwanza (Rp 185,521) | Rp 39,717 | 367% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 967 Kwanza (Rp 98,075) | Rp 19,809 | 395% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 211 Kwanza (Rp 21,378) | Rp 16,412 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 Kwanza (Rp 54,758) | Rp 20,945 | 161% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,065 Kwanza (Rp 108,018) | Rp 11,245 | 861% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 910 Kwanza (Rp 92,326) | Rp 45,077 | 105% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 415 Kwanza (Rp 42,105) | Rp 26,117 | 61% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 440 Kwanza (Rp 44,641) | Rp 20,575 | 117% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 179 Kwanza (Rp 18,195) | Rp 21,229 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,090 Kwanza (Rp 212,032) | Rp 350,000 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 444 Kwanza (Rp 45,069) | Rp 17,338 | 160% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 210 Kwanza (Rp 21,268) | Rp 12,063 | 76% |
| Housing | 303% | ||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 303% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 611,464 Kwanza (Rp 62,037,098) | Rp 14,125,000 | 339% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,738 Kwanza (Rp 2,205,445) | Rp 984,615 | 124% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 12,615 Kwanza (Rp 1,279,876) | Rp 340,667 | 276% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 111,250 Kwanza (Rp 11,287,054) | Rp 5,893,270 | 92% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 12,000 Kwanza (Rp 1,217,480) | Rp 1,754,550 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 700 Kwanza (Rp 71,020) | Rp 39,278 | 81% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Kwanza (Rp 46,822) | Rp 34,167 | 37% |
| Clothes | 76% | ||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 76% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 17,200 Kwanza (Rp 1,745,055) | Rp 790,909 | 121% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 8,000 Kwanza (Rp 811,653) | Rp 583,333 | 39% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 14,380 Kwanza (Rp 1,458,947) | Rp 785,900 | 86% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 21,250 Kwanza (Rp 2,155,954) | Rp 762,069 | 183% |
| Transportation | 158% | ||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 158% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,497,500 Kwanza (Rp 456,301,347) | Rp 421,714,000 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 57 Kwanza (Rp 5,749) | Rp 7,467 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 15,095 Kwanza (Rp 1,531,488) | Rp 250,000 | 513% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | Rp 41,612 | - |
| Personal Care | 216% | ||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 216% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 1,964 Kwanza (Rp 199,227) | Rp 33,825 | 489% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 695 Kwanza (Rp 70,512) | Rp 34,800 | 103% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 349 Kwanza (Rp 35,442) | Rp 32,200 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 663 Kwanza (Rp 67,300) | Rp 30,590 | 120% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 Kwanza (Rp 60,874) | Rp 17,667 | 245% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 330 Kwanza (Rp 33,447) | Rp 14,539 | 130% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,578 Kwanza (Rp 362,992) | Rp 80,909 | 349% |
| Entertainment | 84% | ||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 84% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,714 Kwanza (Rp 782,666) | Rp 247,500 | 216% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,589 Kwanza (Rp 364,089) | Rp 75,790 | 380% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,333 Kwanza (Rp 642,559) | Rp 257,778 | 149% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 13,786 Kwanza (Rp 1,398,651) | Rp 936,364 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,217 Kwanza (Rp 123,439) | Rp 106,154 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 550 Kwanza (Rp 55,801) | Rp 36,563 | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 410 Kwanza (Rp 41,597) | Rp 43,800 | 5% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 12,436 Kwanza (Rp 1,261,746) | Rp 2,771,430 | 54% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 Kwanza (Rp 3,044) | Rp 2,411 | 26% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 19,333 Kwanza (Rp 1,961,492) | Rp 560,000 | 250% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 174 Kwanza (Rp 17,653) | Rp 14,400 | 23% |
| TOTAL | 202% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,408 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 202% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
For example, you would need at least Rp 147,337,343
(1,452,219 Kwanza)
in Luanda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Rp 48,828,125
in Jakarta.