Cost of living in Luanda, Angola vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,751 Kz (C$12) | C$20 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 Kz (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 875 Kz (C$1.75) | C$5.78 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 Kz (C$1.36) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 Kz (C$2.61) | C$4.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,078 Kz (C$2.16) | C$3.04 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,087 Kz (C$4.18) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,412 Kz (C$2.83) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 634 Kz (C$1.27) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459 Kz (C$0.92) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,914 Kz (C$5.84) | C$19 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 707 Kz (C$1.42) | C$2.48 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 390 Kz (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 690,601 Kz (C$1,384) | C$2,136 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 737,892 Kz (C$1,478) | C$1,241 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,844 Kz (C$80) | C$133 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,703 Kz (C$971) | C$1,120 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 382,411 Kz (C$766) | C$806 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,594 Kz (C$51) | C$66 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,045 Kz (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 213,403 Kz (C$428) | C$311 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,501 Kz (C$51) | C$97 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,177 Kz (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,401 Kz (C$25) | C$25 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,142 Kz (C$40) | C$60 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,101 Kz (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,279 Kz (C$59) | C$98 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,408 Kz (C$79) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,550,930 Kz (C$11,122) | C$22,935 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 176 Kz (C$0.35) | C$1.39 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,430 Kz (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,604 Kz (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,786 Kz (C$3.58) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,196 Kz (C$4.40) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,502 Kz (C$35) | C$77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,188 Kz (C$2.38) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,461 Kz (C$2.93) | C$3.85 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 Kz (C$2.76) | C$4.28 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 512 Kz (C$1.03) | C$3.11 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 739 Kz (C$1.48) | C$2.46 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,419 Kz (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,621 Kz (C$21) | C$52 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,060 Kz (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Kz (C$200) | C$117 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,471 Kz (C$39) | C$96 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,139 Kz (C$4.28) | C$9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 416 Kz (C$0.83) | C$5.42 | - 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 442 Kz (C$0.89) | C$7 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,562 Kz (C$428) | C$647 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kz (C$0.20) | C$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,231 Kz (C$49) | C$35 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,004 Kz (C$2.01) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 120 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,424 (1,709,138 Kz) in Luanda.
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