Cost of living in Angola compared to Argentina
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Angola is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (ARS $894) | ARS $628 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (ARS $564) | ARS $448 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (ARS $291) | ARS $150 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (ARS $102) | ARS $67 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (ARS $185) | ARS $143 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (ARS $124) | ARS $87 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (ARS $648) | ARS $270 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (ARS $322) | ARS $102 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (ARS $136) | ARS $49 | + 180% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (ARS $30) | ARS $79 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (ARS $640) | ARS $279 | + 130% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (ARS $70) | ARS $144 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (ARS $54) | ARS $39 | + 40% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Angola is 234% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (ARS $265,493) | ARS $36,561 | + 626% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (ARS $24,172) | ARS $23,279 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (ARS $3,453) | ARS $4,424 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (ARS $55,249) | ARS $24,607 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (ARS $27,625) | ARS $16,097 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (ARS $11,050) | ARS $3,459 | + 219% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (ARS $2,945) | ARS $1,428 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (ARS $45,383) | ARS $35,028 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (ARS $11,792) | ARS $14,588 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (ARS $674) | ARS $350 | + 93% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (ARS $1,929) | ARS $260 | + 643% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (ARS $2,153) | ARS $3,818 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (ARS $4,447) | ARS $2,357 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (ARS $3,449) | ARS $6,756 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (ARS $9,613) | ARS $5,613 | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 139% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (ARS $4,143,704) | ARS $2,008,020 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (ARS $23) | ARS $68 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (ARS $6,906) | ARS $1,549 | + 346% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 57% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (ARS $608) | ARS $287 | + 112% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (ARS $1,455) | ARS $615 | + 137% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (ARS $1,797) | ARS $1,170 | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (ARS $178) | ARS $258 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (ARS $327) | ARS $164 | + 100% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (ARS $340) | ARS $219 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (ARS $96) | ARS $113 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (ARS $79) | ARS $128 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (ARS $313) | ARS $498 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (ARS $3,122) | ARS $1,295 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (ARS $598) | ARS $664 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $2,179 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (ARS $5,525) | ARS $2,180 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (ARS $409) | ARS $403 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (ARS $207) | ARS $166 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ARS $153 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (ARS $42,024) | ARS $65,887 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $18 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (ARS $4,582) | ARS $1,958 | + 134% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (ARS $137) | ARS $171 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 108% more expensive than in Argentina
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