- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Canada
- Luanda
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luanda, Angola compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,318 Kwanza (C$27) | C$14 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,318 Kwanza (C$27) | C$8 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 809 Kwanza (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 398 Kwanza (C$3.21) | C$2.38 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 746 Kwanza (C$6) | C$4.08 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 730 Kwanza (C$5.89) | C$2.62 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,866 Kwanza (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 912 Kwanza (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 547 Kwanza (C$4.42) | C$2.90 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 332 Kwanza (C$2.68) | C$2.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,488 Kwanza (C$20) | C$16 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 535 Kwanza (C$4.32) | C$2.31 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Kwanza (C$3.51) | C$1.76 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 520% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 520% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,180 Kwanza (C$13,161) | C$1,186 | + 1010% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,098,970 Kwanza (C$8,867) | C$982 | + 803% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,706 Kwanza (C$312) | C$117 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 564,000 Kwanza (C$4,551) | C$919 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 447,883 Kwanza (C$3,614) | C$695 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 19,353 Kwanza (C$156) | C$64 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,859 Kwanza (C$241) | C$39 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 154,439 Kwanza (C$1,246) | C$392 | + 218% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,510 Kwanza (C$214) | C$111 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,712 Kwanza (C$22) | C$10 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320 Kwanza (C$2.58) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 215% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,569 Kwanza (C$166) | C$61 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 17,252 Kwanza (C$139) | C$41 | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,371 Kwanza (C$221) | C$95 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,941 Kwanza (C$290) | C$87 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,971,770 Kwanza (C$48,183) | C$22,684 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kwanza (C$1.31) | C$1.19 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,612 Kwanza (C$94) | C$47 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,098 Kwanza (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,314 Kwanza (C$27) | C$8 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,135 Kwanza (C$33) | C$20 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,369 Kwanza (C$92) | C$85 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,013 Kwanza (C$8) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 559 Kwanza (C$4.51) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 562 Kwanza (C$4.54) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 296 Kwanza (C$2.39) | C$3.21 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 754 Kwanza (C$6) | C$2.46 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,003 Kwanza (C$24) | C$19 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,004 Kwanza (C$81) | C$43 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,759 Kwanza (C$30) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,863 Kwanza (C$72) | C$84 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,027 Kwanza (C$97) | C$93 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,603 Kwanza (C$13) | C$9 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 431 Kwanza (C$3.48) | C$5.44 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 373 Kwanza (C$3.01) | C$5.57 | - 46% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 61,589 Kwanza (C$497) | C$141 | + 252% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 144 Kwanza (C$1.16) | C$2.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,993 Kwanza (C$226) | C$34 | + 565% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 332 Kwanza (C$2.68) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 163% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,976
(1,236,379 Kwanza)
in Luanda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,800
in Abbotsford.
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