Cost of living in Luanda, Angola vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,127 Kz (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,229 Kz (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,153 Kz (C$3.09) | C$5.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 Kz (C$1.24) | C$1.98 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,315 Kz (C$3.53) | C$4.48 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,124 Kz (C$3.01) | C$3.04 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,710 Kz (C$4.59) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,261 Kz (C$3.38) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 617 Kz (C$1.66) | C$3.76 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 423 Kz (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 Kz (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 782 Kz (C$2.10) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 Kz (C$1.02) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 667,107 Kz (C$1,789) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 754,513 Kz (C$2,023) | C$1,241 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,844 Kz (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 483,871 Kz (C$1,298) | C$1,120 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 369,903 Kz (C$992) | C$806 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 24,373 Kz (C$65) | C$66 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,638 Kz (C$71) | C$54 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 197,006 Kz (C$528) | C$311 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,541 Kz (C$68) | C$97 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,177 Kz (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,135 Kz (C$46) | C$25 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,383 Kz (C$55) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,675 Kz (C$42) | C$39 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 27,985 Kz (C$75) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,057 Kz (C$89) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,378,660 Kz (C$14,424) | C$22,935 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 173 Kz (C$0.46) | C$1.42 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,247 Kz (C$30) | C$67 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,543 Kz (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,443 Kz (C$3.87) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,870 Kz (C$5.01) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,161 Kz (C$38) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,116 Kz (C$2.99) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,280 Kz (C$3.43) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 Kz (C$3.70) | C$4.28 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 Kz (C$1.18) | C$3.11 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 619 Kz (C$1.66) | C$2.46 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,522 Kz (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,615 Kz (C$28) | C$52 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,120 Kz (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58,647 Kz (C$157) | C$117 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,506 Kz (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,189 Kz (C$5.87) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 435 Kz (C$1.17) | C$5.42 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 379 Kz (C$1.02) | C$7 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,562 Kz (C$573) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kz (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 26,281 Kz (C$70) | C$35 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,442 Kz (C$3.87) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 212 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,464 (1,664,593 Kz) in Luanda.
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