Cost of living in Kuito (Angola) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Kuito (Angola) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuito | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Kz (C$8) | C$23 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Kz (C$7) | C$13 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Kz (C$9) | C$6 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Kz (C$3.03) | C$2.41 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Kz (C$3.63) | C$4.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kz (C$1.51) | C$3.95 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,500 Kz (C$3.78) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Kz (C$3.03) | C$4.85 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,500 Kz (C$2.27) | C$3.95 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400 Kz (C$0.61) | C$3.50 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Kz (C$18) | C$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,062 Kz (C$1.61) | C$2.68 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Kz (C$0.91) | C$2.16 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kuito (Angola) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuito | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | C$2,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,599 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Kz (C$61) | C$120 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 150,000 Kz (C$227) | C$1,347 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$985 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000 Kz (C$30) | C$69 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35,000 Kz (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000 Kz (C$182) | C$311 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kz (C$227) | C$140 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Kz (C$4.54) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 Kz (C$4.54) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kuito (Angola) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuito | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Kz (C$23) | C$70 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 Kz (C$18) | C$41 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,000 Kz (C$68) | C$105 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Kz (C$53) | C$120 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kuito (Angola) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuito | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000,000 Kz (C$36,324) | C$24,609 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Kz (C$0.91) | C$1.69 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13,498 Kz (C$20) | C$60 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,856 Kz (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuito (Angola) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kuito | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Kz (C$4.54) | C$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000 Kz (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Kz (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 Kz (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Kz (C$4.73) | C$4.17 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Kz (C$3.03) | C$4.59 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Kz (C$1.51) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600 Kz (C$0.91) | C$3.02 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuito (Angola) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kuito | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Kz (C$15) | C$61 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kz (C$9) | C$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 Kz (C$30) | C$97 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Kz (C$1.51) | C$12 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.71 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 230,000 Kz (C$348) | C$647 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Kz (C$45) | C$38 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Kz (C$3.78) | C$13 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 129 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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