Cost of living in Luanda (Angola) is 7% cheaper than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 7% more expensive than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luanda | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,724 Kz (EC$41) | EC$27 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,401 Kz (EC$29) | EC$20 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,126 Kz (EC$11) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 768 Kz (EC$4.08) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,692 Kz (EC$9) | EC$11 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,202 Kz (EC$6) | EC$12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (EC$22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,326 Kz (EC$12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (EC$7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 572 Kz (EC$3.04) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,017 Kz (EC$37) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,499 Kz (EC$8) | EC$5.89 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 358 Kz (EC$1.90) | EC$3.49 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is about the same as in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Luanda | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 980,197 Kz (EC$5,204) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 561,678 Kz (EC$2,982) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 102,725 Kz (EC$545) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 462,473 Kz (EC$2,456) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 126,809 Kz (EC$673) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,586 Kz (EC$263) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,659 Kz (EC$131) | EC$105 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 163,855 Kz (EC$870) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,483 Kz (EC$300) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,023 Kz (EC$21) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,819 Kz (EC$126) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is about the same as in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Luanda | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,611 Kz (EC$88) | EC$213 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 28,300 Kz (EC$150) | EC$115 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,526 Kz (EC$231) | EC$256 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,167 Kz (EC$314) | EC$269 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 34% cheaper than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Luanda | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,198,860 Kz (EC$48,842) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 Kz (EC$0.86) | EC$5.08 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,163 Kz (EC$65) | EC$97 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,080 Kz (EC$69) | EC$105 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 6% more expensive than in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
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| Luanda | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,013 Kz (EC$16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,095 Kz (EC$27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 44,841 Kz (EC$238) | EC$122 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,418 Kz (EC$13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,953 Kz (EC$16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,786 Kz (EC$9) | EC$14 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,037 Kz (EC$5.51) | EC$5.82 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,017 Kz (EC$5.40) | EC$12 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,407 Kz (EC$18) | EC$22 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is about the same as in Castries, Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Luanda | Castries, Saint Lucia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,235 Kz (EC$118) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,332 Kz (EC$34) | EC$32 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 102,511 Kz (EC$544) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,577 Kz (EC$263) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,359 Kz (EC$18) | EC$12 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,893 Kz (EC$10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 530 Kz (EC$2.82) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 84,864 Kz (EC$451) | EC$849 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Kz (EC$0.64) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,895 Kz (EC$169) | EC$171 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,121 Kz (EC$11) | - | - | |
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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 478 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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