Cost of living in Angola compared to Australia
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,465 Kz (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,807 Kz (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,314 Kz (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 Kz (AU$2.04) | AU$1.78 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,797 Kz (AU$5.02) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,187 Kz (AU$3.31) | AU$7 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,414 Kz (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,566 Kz (AU$4.37) | AU$4.50 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,346 Kz (AU$3.76) | AU$3.33 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308 Kz (AU$0.86) | AU$5.74 | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,884 Kz (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 977 Kz (AU$2.73) | AU$3.83 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 357 Kz (AU$1.00) | AU$2.84 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Angola is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 953,849 Kz (AU$2,663) | AU$2,998 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 555,089 Kz (AU$1,550) | AU$2,221 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 142,781 Kz (AU$399) | AU$241 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 522,470 Kz (AU$1,458) | AU$2,108 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 173,592 Kz (AU$485) | AU$1,582 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,756 Kz (AU$114) | AU$186 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,981 Kz (AU$81) | AU$70 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 227,167 Kz (AU$634) | AU$570 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,921 Kz (AU$114) | AU$273 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,661 Kz (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,764 Kz (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,977 Kz (AU$39) | AU$108 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,421 Kz (AU$49) | AU$80 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,778 Kz (AU$80) | AU$159 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kz (AU$103) | AU$176 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,644,640 Kz (AU$26,923) | AU$33,118 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (AU$0.43) | AU$1.97 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (AU$32) | AU$180 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,274 Kz (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,384 Kz (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66,200 Kz (AU$185) | AU$75 | + 148% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,019 Kz (AU$5.64) | AU$12 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,435 Kz (AU$7) | AU$5.09 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,718 Kz (AU$4.79) | AU$5.30 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,355 Kz (AU$3.78) | AU$3.54 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,087 Kz (AU$3.04) | AU$3.44 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,836 Kz (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,209 Kz (AU$51) | AU$61 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,110 Kz (AU$17) | AU$39 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (AU$293) | AU$209 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (AU$96) | AU$108 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,618 Kz (AU$7) | AU$20 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,210 Kz (AU$3.38) | AU$5.07 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 486 Kz (AU$1.36) | AU$10 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 78,248 Kz (AU$218) | AU$731 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 196 Kz (AU$0.55) | AU$0.34 | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,093 Kz (AU$62) | AU$77 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,259 Kz (AU$31) | AU$41 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 35% cheaper than in Australia
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