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- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Luanda, Angola compared to Abbotsford, Canada

Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Luanda (Angola) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,201 Kz (C$19) | C$15 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,752 Kz (C$16) | C$9 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 830 Kz (C$4.86) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 498 Kz (C$2.92) | C$2.17 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 761 Kz (C$4.46) | C$4.84 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,161 Kz (C$7) | C$2.90 | + 134% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 Kz (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Kz (C$9) | C$4.00 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 548 Kz (C$3.21) | C$3.31 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 546 Kz (C$3.20) | C$3.07 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,489 Kz (C$15) | C$16 | - 7% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 546 Kz (C$3.20) | C$2.51 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 387 Kz (C$2.27) | C$2.07 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 183% | |||
Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 183% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 829,608 Kz (C$4,863) | C$1,576 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,133,800 Kz (C$6,646) | C$1,122 | + 492% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,243 Kz (C$218) | C$109 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 384,589 Kz (C$2,254) | C$1,019 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 359,497 Kz (C$2,107) | C$774 | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,009 Kz (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26,951 Kz (C$158) | C$40 | + 295% | |
40” flat screen TV | 88,613 Kz (C$519) | C$377 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,609 Kz (C$127) | C$98 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,766 Kz (C$16) | C$9 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 346 Kz (C$2.03) | C$23 | - 91% | |
Clothes | + 138% | |||
Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 138% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,570 Kz (C$126) | C$59 | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 17,422 Kz (C$102) | C$40 | + 153% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,530 Kz (C$179) | C$93 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,436 Kz (C$237) | C$92 | + 157% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,977,640 Kz (C$29,175) | C$22,749 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Kz (C$1.11) | C$1.27 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 14,933 Kz (C$88) | C$65 | + 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,135 Kz (C$18) | C$31 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,220 Kz (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,713 Kz (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,642 Kz (C$68) | C$96 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 779 Kz (C$4.57) | C$6 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 988 Kz (C$5.79) | C$3.72 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 826 Kz (C$4.84) | C$2.83 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 351 Kz (C$2.06) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 462 Kz (C$2.71) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,671 Kz (C$16) | C$19 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,835 Kz (C$52) | C$46 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,978 Kz (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,456 Kz (C$32) | C$101 | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,933 Kz (C$88) | C$87 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,731 Kz (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 496 Kz (C$2.91) | C$5.53 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Kz (C$1.95) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 207,810 Kz (C$1,218) | C$549 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Kz (C$0.41) | C$1.04 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,831 Kz (C$134) | C$35 | + 281% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 332 Kz (C$1.95) | C$10 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,028
(1,369,633 Kz)
in Luanda
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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