Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luanda | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,561 Kz (C$20) | C$20 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,228 Kz (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,738 Kz (C$5.37) | C$5.78 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 782 Kz (C$2.42) | C$1.98 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,572 Kz (C$4.86) | C$4.18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 829 Kz (C$2.56) | C$3.17 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,965 Kz (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,226 Kz (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 859 Kz (C$2.65) | C$3.76 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,424 Kz (C$4.40) | C$3.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,254 Kz (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,439 Kz (C$4.44) | C$2.48 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 521 Kz (C$1.61) | C$1.93 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luanda | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 411,009 Kz (C$1,269) | C$2,136 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,444 Kz (C$1,243) | C$1,241 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,426 Kz (C$140) | C$124 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 355,317 Kz (C$1,097) | C$1,120 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 305,710 Kz (C$944) | C$805 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 34,377 Kz (C$106) | C$66 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33,034 Kz (C$102) | C$54 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 247,885 Kz (C$766) | C$311 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,971 Kz (C$185) | C$97 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,821 Kz (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,938 Kz (C$25) | C$25 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Luanda | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,203 Kz (C$72) | C$60 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,943 Kz (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,408 Kz (C$103) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,117 Kz (C$139) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luanda | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,666,820 Kz (C$17,501) | C$22,942 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Kz (C$0.50) | C$1.40 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,588 Kz (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,672 Kz (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Luanda | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,412 Kz (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,864 Kz (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,736 Kz (C$52) | C$77 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,488 Kz (C$4.59) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,746 Kz (C$5.39) | C$3.85 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,413 Kz (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 541 Kz (C$1.67) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 653 Kz (C$2.02) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,272 Kz (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luanda | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,958 Kz (C$37) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,584 Kz (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45,238 Kz (C$140) | C$135 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,555 Kz (C$57) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,209 Kz (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 468 Kz (C$1.44) | C$5.42 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 464 Kz (C$1.43) | C$7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 223,472 Kz (C$690) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 103 Kz (C$0.32) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,522 Kz (C$76) | C$37 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,018 Kz (C$3.14) | C$11 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 174 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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