Cost of living in Luanda, Angola vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luanda (Angola) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,751 Kz (£7) | £10 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,174 Kz (£3.65) | £5.65 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 875 Kz (£1.00) | £4.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 Kz (£0.78) | £0.73 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 Kz (£1.50) | £2.75 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,078 Kz (£1.24) | £1.92 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,087 Kz (£2.40) | £5.41 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,412 Kz (£1.62) | £1.89 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 634 Kz (£0.73) | £0.81 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459 Kz (£0.53) | £2.16 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,914 Kz (£3.35) | £7 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 707 Kz (£0.81) | £1.92 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 390 Kz (£0.45) | £0.74 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Luanda (Angola) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 690,601 Kz (£793) | £1,367 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 737,892 Kz (£848) | £832 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,844 Kz (£46) | £164 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 484,703 Kz (£557) | £1,029 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 382,411 Kz (£439) | £915 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,594 Kz (£29) | £156 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,045 Kz (£32) | £19 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 213,403 Kz (£245) | £340 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,501 Kz (£29) | £71 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,177 Kz (£5.95) | £5.36 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,401 Kz (£14) | £10 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Luanda (Angola) is 42% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,142 Kz (£23) | £49 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,101 Kz (£18) | £32 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,279 Kz (£34) | £54 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 39,408 Kz (£45) | £55 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Luanda (Angola) is 77% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,550,930 Kz (£6,377) | £22,837 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 176 Kz (£0.20) | £1.23 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,430 Kz (£13) | £59 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,604 Kz (£4.14) | £13 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Luanda (Angola) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,786 Kz (£2.05) | £2.90 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,196 Kz (£2.52) | £9 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,502 Kz (£20) | £75 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,188 Kz (£1.37) | £2.74 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,461 Kz (£1.68) | £1.35 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,380 Kz (£1.58) | £2.57 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 512 Kz (£0.59) | £1.80 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 739 Kz (£0.85) | £1.49 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,419 Kz (£3.93) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Luanda (Angola) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,621 Kz (£12) | £23 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,060 Kz (£5.81) | £22 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Kz (£115) | £100 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,471 Kz (£22) | £54 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,139 Kz (£2.46) | £8 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 416 Kz (£0.48) | £2.65 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 442 Kz (£0.51) | £3.79 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 213,562 Kz (£245) | £295 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kz (£0.12) | £0.20 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,231 Kz (£28) | £35 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,004 Kz (£1.15) | £9 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 131 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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