Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 62% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Luanda (Angola) is 11% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Luanda | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,315 Kz (22,418 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,190 Kz (9,694 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,885 Kz (6,083 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,131 Kz (3,338 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,110 Kz (3,304 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,709 Kz (4,243 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,532 Kz (11,796 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,452 Kz (3,839 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,150 Kz (1,800 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 626 Kz (980 Dinar) | 4,126 Dinar | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,409 Kz (16,301 Dinar) | 37,005 Dinar | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,910 Kz (2,992 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 873 Kz (1,367 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 1% | |
Housing | + 186% | |||
Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 186% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Luanda | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,134,070 Kz (3,342,042 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 666% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,102,800 Kz (1,727,031 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 404% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,717 Kz (154,595 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,931,080 Kz (3,024,151 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 524% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,521,380 Kz (2,382,544 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 627% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 101,468 Kz (158,903 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,344 Kz (19,331 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 565,746 Kz (885,982 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,852 Kz (117,221 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,851 Kz (9,163 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,985 Kz (21,901 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 338% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 35% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Luanda | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,086 Kz (103,494 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 245% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 47,787 Kz (74,836 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 98,698 Kz (154,565 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,219 Kz (131,890 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Luanda | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,819,900 Kz (24,774,620 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 375 Kz (588 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,774 Kz (27,835 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20,788 Kz (32,555 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 68% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Luanda | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,323 Kz (6,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,009 Kz (12,542 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,005 Kz (64,216 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,307 Kz (11,443 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 472% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,068 Kz (7,937 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 1170% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,588 Kz (4,053 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 103% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 727 Kz (1,139 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 995 Kz (1,558 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 212% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,908 Kz (13,951 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 40% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 93% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Luanda | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,189 Kz (67,635 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,581 Kz (8,740 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 56,062 Kz (87,795 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 251% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,916 Kz (73,473 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,762 Kz (13,722 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 174% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,159 Kz (3,381 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 238% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,329 Kz (2,081 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 894,843 Kz (1,401,361 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 134% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 32 Kz (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 49,042 Kz (76,802 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 668% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,305 Kz (8,308 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 565% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 416 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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