Cost of living in Luanda, Angola vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 53% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,633 Kz ($9) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,155 Kz ($4.81) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 861 Kz ($1.31) | $4.53 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 581 Kz ($0.89) | $0.91 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,175 Kz ($1.79) | $3.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Kz ($1.64) | $4.78 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,857 Kz ($2.83) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,365 Kz ($2.08) | $3.17 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Kz ($0.91) | $1.34 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 438 Kz ($0.67) | $3.28 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,914 Kz ($4.44) | $15 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761 Kz ($1.16) | $1.82 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 391 Kz ($0.60) | $1.65 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 43% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 681,701 Kz ($1,039) | $2,021 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 754,513 Kz ($1,150) | $1,391 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,844 Kz ($61) | $189 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,703 Kz ($739) | $1,885 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 382,411 Kz ($583) | $1,089 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,594 Kz ($39) | $122 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,272 Kz ($43) | $50 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 213,403 Kz ($325) | $249 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,501 Kz ($39) | $155 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,177 Kz ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,401 Kz ($19) | $19 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 49% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,142 Kz ($31) | $58 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,101 Kz ($25) | $49 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,279 Kz ($45) | $94 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,408 Kz ($60) | $111 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 65% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,550,930 Kz ($8,459) | $25,646 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 176 Kz ($0.27) | $0.58 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,430 Kz ($17) | $49 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,640 Kz ($5.55) | $17 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 71% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,786 Kz ($2.72) | $5.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,196 Kz ($3.35) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,752 Kz ($22) | $117 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,188 Kz ($1.81) | $5.99 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,461 Kz ($2.23) | $4.05 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 Kz ($2.10) | $4.68 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 512 Kz ($0.78) | $4.16 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 739 Kz ($1.13) | $1.70 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,388 Kz ($5.16) | $31 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 55% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,621 Kz ($16) | $52 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,060 Kz ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Kz ($152) | $224 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,471 Kz ($30) | $87 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,139 Kz ($3.26) | $12 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 416 Kz ($0.63) | $5.13 | - 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 442 Kz ($0.67) | $5.69 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,562 Kz ($325) | $417 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kz ($0.15) | $0.19 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,231 Kz ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,004 Kz ($1.53) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 586 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $2,786 (1,828,448 Kz) in Luanda.
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