- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Canada
- Luanda
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luanda, Angola compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,318 Kwanza (C$25) | C$14 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,318 Kwanza (C$25) | C$8 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 809 Kwanza (C$6) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 398 Kwanza (C$3.04) | C$2.38 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 746 Kwanza (C$5.71) | C$4.26 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 730 Kwanza (C$5.58) | C$2.62 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,866 Kwanza (C$14) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 912 Kwanza (C$7) | C$3.73 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 547 Kwanza (C$4.19) | C$2.90 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 332 Kwanza (C$2.54) | C$2.89 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,488 Kwanza (C$19) | C$16 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 546 Kwanza (C$4.17) | C$2.31 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Kwanza (C$3.33) | C$1.76 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 483% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 483% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,180 Kwanza (C$12,474) | C$1,186 | + 952% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,098,970 Kwanza (C$8,404) | C$982 | + 756% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,706 Kwanza (C$296) | C$117 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 564,000 Kwanza (C$4,313) | C$919 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 447,883 Kwanza (C$3,425) | C$695 | + 393% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 19,353 Kwanza (C$148) | C$64 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,859 Kwanza (C$228) | C$39 | + 485% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 154,439 Kwanza (C$1,181) | C$392 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,510 Kwanza (C$203) | C$111 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,712 Kwanza (C$21) | C$10 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320 Kwanza (C$2.45) | C$26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 196% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 196% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,569 Kwanza (C$157) | C$61 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 17,252 Kwanza (C$132) | C$41 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,371 Kwanza (C$209) | C$95 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,941 Kwanza (C$275) | C$87 | + 218% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,971,770 Kwanza (C$45,667) | C$22,684 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kwanza (C$1.24) | C$1.19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,612 Kwanza (C$89) | C$47 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,098 Kwanza (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,314 Kwanza (C$25) | C$8 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,135 Kwanza (C$32) | C$20 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,369 Kwanza (C$87) | C$85 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,013 Kwanza (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 559 Kwanza (C$4.28) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 562 Kwanza (C$4.30) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 296 Kwanza (C$2.27) | C$3.21 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 754 Kwanza (C$5.77) | C$2.46 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,003 Kwanza (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,004 Kwanza (C$77) | C$44 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,759 Kwanza (C$29) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,863 Kwanza (C$68) | C$84 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,027 Kwanza (C$92) | C$90 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,603 Kwanza (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 431 Kwanza (C$3.30) | C$5.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 373 Kwanza (C$2.85) | C$5.61 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 61,589 Kwanza (C$471) | C$141 | + 234% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 144 Kwanza (C$1.10) | C$2.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,993 Kwanza (C$214) | C$34 | + 530% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 332 Kwanza (C$2.54) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 148% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,174
(1,068,861 Kwanza)
in Luanda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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