Cost of living in Angola compared to Argentina
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Angola is 12% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (ARS $3,378) | ARS $4,528 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (ARS $2,634) | ARS $2,993 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (ARS $1,157) | ARS $1,030 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (ARS $664) | ARS $382 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (ARS $828) | ARS $974 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (ARS $617) | ARS $655 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (ARS $1,558) | ARS $1,472 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (ARS $837) | ARS $647 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (ARS $534) | ARS $421 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (ARS $164) | ARS $466 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (ARS $2,543) | ARS $2,067 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (ARS $608) | ARS $745 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (ARS $147) | ARS $271 | - 46% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Angola is 56% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (ARS $427,772) | ARS $220,079 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (ARS $416,948) | ARS $138,696 | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (ARS $42,236) | ARS $19,149 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (ARS $195,137) | ARS $148,310 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (ARS $52,650) | ARS $108,186 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (ARS $47,940) | ARS $18,444 | + 160% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (ARS $6,803) | ARS $4,739 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (ARS $27,216) | ARS $129,668 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (ARS $23,794) | ARS $76,379 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (ARS $2,025) | ARS $1,760 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (ARS $1,403) | ARS $1,565 | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (ARS $3,597) | ARS $27,451 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (ARS $4,049) | ARS $16,082 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (ARS $19,319) | ARS $43,119 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (ARS $122,425) | ARS $38,412 | + 219% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (ARS $4,837,462) | ARS $8,086,590 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (ARS $124) | ARS $283 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (ARS $5,447) | ARS $5,446 | + 0% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (ARS $1,251) | ARS $1,844 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (ARS $1,887) | ARS $3,074 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (ARS $21,877) | ARS $7,795 | + 181% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (ARS $965) | ARS $1,910 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (ARS $643) | ARS $887 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (ARS $1,203) | ARS $1,370 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (ARS $424) | ARS $819 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (ARS $150) | ARS $713 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (ARS $1,284) | ARS $2,959 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Angola | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (ARS $7,374) | ARS $7,896 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (ARS $3,062) | ARS $3,201 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (ARS $36,262) | ARS $13,874 | + 161% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (ARS $24,790) | ARS $15,435 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (ARS $2,053) | ARS $2,262 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (ARS $998) | ARS $1,391 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (ARS $469) | ARS $1,087 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (ARS $86,999) | ARS $352,941 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (ARS $8) | ARS $75 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (ARS $13,816) | ARS $8,937 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (ARS $1,673) | ARS $953 | + 75% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Argentina
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