Cost of living in Luanda, Angola vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,751 Kz (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 Kz (€4.24) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 875 Kz (€1.17) | €3.67 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 Kz (€0.91) | €0.97 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 Kz (€1.74) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,078 Kz (€1.44) | €1.87 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,087 Kz (€2.79) | €5.47 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,412 Kz (€1.89) | €1.70 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 634 Kz (€0.85) | €1.22 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459 Kz (€0.61) | €1.71 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,914 Kz (€3.89) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 707 Kz (€0.94) | €2.45 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 390 Kz (€0.52) | €1.18 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 9% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 690,601 Kz (€922) | €1,020 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 737,892 Kz (€985) | €836 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,844 Kz (€53) | €155 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,703 Kz (€647) | €779 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 382,411 Kz (€511) | €531 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,594 Kz (€34) | €123 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,045 Kz (€37) | €29 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 213,403 Kz (€285) | €383 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,501 Kz (€34) | €117 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,177 Kz (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,401 Kz (€17) | €10 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 56% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,142 Kz (€27) | €79 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,101 Kz (€22) | €43 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,279 Kz (€39) | €93 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,408 Kz (€53) | €129 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 72% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,550,930 Kz (€7,413) | €23,515 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 176 Kz (€0.23) | €1.34 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,430 Kz (€15) | €48 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,604 Kz (€4.81) | €28 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 53% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,786 Kz (€2.39) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,196 Kz (€2.93) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,502 Kz (€23) | €26 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,188 Kz (€1.59) | €4.50 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,461 Kz (€1.95) | €3.72 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 Kz (€1.84) | €3.39 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 512 Kz (€0.68) | €1.36 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 739 Kz (€0.99) | €2.40 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,419 Kz (€4.57) | €22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 43% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,621 Kz (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,060 Kz (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Kz (€134) | €48 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,471 Kz (€26) | €51 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,139 Kz (€2.86) | €8 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 416 Kz (€0.56) | €3.09 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 442 Kz (€0.59) | €4.65 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,562 Kz (€285) | €438 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kz (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,231 Kz (€32) | €27 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,004 Kz (€1.34) | €6 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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