Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 7% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Luanda (Angola) is 4% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Luanda | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,315 Kz (10,311 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,190 Kz (4,458 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,885 Kz (2,798 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,131 Kz (1,535 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Kz (1,519 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,709 Kz (1,952 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,532 Kz (5,425 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,452 Kz (1,766 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,150 Kz (828 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Kz (451 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,409 Kz (7,497 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 0% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,910 Kz (1,376 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 873 Kz (629 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 123% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 45% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,134,070 Kz (1,537,095 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,102,800 Kz (794,308 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,717 Kz (71,102 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,931,080 Kz (1,390,888 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,521,380 Kz (1,095,796 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 372% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 101,468 Kz (73,084 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,344 Kz (8,891 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 565,746 Kz (407,487 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,852 Kz (53,913 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,851 Kz (4,214 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,985 Kz (10,073 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 8% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,086 Kz (47,599 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 47,787 Kz (34,419 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 98,698 Kz (71,088 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,219 Kz (60,660 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 31% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,819,900 Kz (11,394,510 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Kz (270 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,774 Kz (12,802 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20,794 Kz (14,977 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 170% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 17% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,323 Kz (3,114 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,009 Kz (5,768 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,005 Kz (29,535 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,307 Kz (5,263 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,068 Kz (3,651 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,588 Kz (1,864 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 727 Kz (524 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 995 Kz (717 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,908 Kz (6,416 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,189 Kz (31,107 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,581 Kz (4,020 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 56,062 Kz (40,379 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 153% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,916 Kz (33,792 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,762 Kz (6,311 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,159 Kz (1,555 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,329 Kz (957 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 894,843 Kz (644,524 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 32 Kz (23 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 49,042 Kz (35,323 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,305 Kz (3,821 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 341% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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