Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola)
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Food | + 165% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malanje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (15,157 Kz) | 7,000 Kz | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (8,462 Kz) | 5,000 Kz | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (4,659 Kz) | 2,800 Kz | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (805 Kz) | 730 Kz | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (3,323 Kz) | 1,200 Kz | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (2,440 Kz) | 639 Kz | + 282% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (5,432 Kz) | 3,618 Kz | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (3,752 Kz) | 1,909 Kz | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (2,065 Kz) | 553 Kz | + 273% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (1,983 Kz) | 243 Kz | + 717% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (12,631 Kz) | 1,925 Kz | + 556% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (2,325 Kz) | 277 Kz | + 741% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (2,526 Kz) | 330 Kz | + 665% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malanje | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (2,779,970 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (1,795,589 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (181,255 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | + 625% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (1,366,371 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (1,092,190 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (123,691 Kz) | 129,000 Kz | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (56,627 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | + 278% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (210,842 Kz) | 161,815 Kz | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (69,774 Kz) | 118,000 Kz | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (9,330 Kz) | 1,288 Kz | + 624% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (17,008 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 217% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malanje | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (45,942 Kz) | 12,154 Kz | + 278% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (44,007 Kz) | 14,370 Kz | + 206% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (87,740 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | + 485% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (123,064 Kz) | 60,000 Kz | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 235% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malanje | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (23,581,633 Kz) | 12,000,000 Kz | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (688 Kz) | 244 Kz | + 181% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (58,447 Kz) | 13,000 Kz | + 350% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (20,694 Kz) | 7,869 Kz | + 163% | |
Personal Care | + 307% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 307% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malanje | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (5,978 Kz) | 2,000 Kz | + 199% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (16,898 Kz) | 1,800 Kz | + 839% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (86,505 Kz) | 8,000 Kz | + 981% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (6,502 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 1526% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (3,137 Kz) | 1,220 Kz | + 157% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (4,532 Kz) | 1,500 Kz | + 202% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (3,337 Kz) | 423 Kz | + 688% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (1,689 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 322% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (20,761 Kz) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malanje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (49,720 Kz) | 20,217 Kz | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (24,617 Kz) | 6,000 Kz | + 310% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (157,572 Kz) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (69,507 Kz) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (11,457 Kz) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (4,658 Kz) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (6,091 Kz) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (222,794 Kz) | 230,000 Kz | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (385 Kz) | 10 Kz | + 3652% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (39,765 Kz) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (7,047 Kz) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 102% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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