- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Canada
- Luanda
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luanda, Angola compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,201 Kwanza (C$24) | C$14 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,752 Kwanza (C$21) | C$8 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 830 Kwanza (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 498 Kwanza (C$3.77) | C$2.40 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 752 Kwanza (C$5.69) | C$4.13 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,161 Kwanza (C$9) | C$2.54 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 Kwanza (C$10) | C$9 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Kwanza (C$12) | C$3.55 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 548 Kwanza (C$4.14) | C$3.02 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 546 Kwanza (C$4.13) | C$2.26 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,489 Kwanza (C$19) | C$15 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 546 Kwanza (C$4.13) | C$2.18 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 387 Kwanza (C$2.93) | C$1.87 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 308% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 829,608 Kwanza (C$6,275) | C$1,186 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,133,800 Kwanza (C$8,576) | C$982 | + 774% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,243 Kwanza (C$282) | C$104 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 384,589 Kwanza (C$2,909) | C$919 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 359,497 Kwanza (C$2,719) | C$695 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,009 Kwanza (C$136) | C$64 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26,951 Kwanza (C$204) | C$39 | + 422% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 88,613 Kwanza (C$670) | C$393 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,609 Kwanza (C$163) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,766 Kwanza (C$21) | C$10 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 346 Kwanza (C$2.61) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 205% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 205% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,570 Kwanza (C$163) | C$61 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 17,422 Kwanza (C$132) | C$41 | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,530 Kwanza (C$231) | C$95 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,436 Kwanza (C$306) | C$87 | + 254% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 87% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,977,640 Kwanza (C$37,652) | C$23,851 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Kwanza (C$1.43) | C$1.19 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,933 Kwanza (C$113) | C$47 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,133 Kwanza (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,220 Kwanza (C$9) | C$7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,713 Kwanza (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,642 Kwanza (C$88) | C$80 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 779 Kwanza (C$5.90) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 988 Kwanza (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 826 Kwanza (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 351 Kwanza (C$2.65) | C$3.16 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 462 Kwanza (C$3.49) | C$2.53 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,671 Kwanza (C$20) | C$19 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,835 Kwanza (C$67) | C$45 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,978 Kwanza (C$38) | C$26 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,456 Kwanza (C$41) | C$84 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,933 Kwanza (C$113) | C$89 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,731 Kwanza (C$13) | C$9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 496 Kwanza (C$3.75) | C$5.72 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Kwanza (C$2.51) | C$5.43 | - 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 207,578 Kwanza (C$1,570) | C$850 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Kwanza (C$0.52) | C$1.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,831 Kwanza (C$173) | C$34 | + 403% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 332 Kwanza (C$2.51) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 123% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,565
(1,000,100 Kwanza)
in Luanda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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