Cost of living in Angola compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,410 Kz (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,407 Kz (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,615 Kz (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,695 Kz (AU$3.00) | AU$1.95 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,371 Kz (AU$4.20) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,395 Kz (AU$2.47) | AU$6 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,704 Kz (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,871 Kz (AU$3.31) | AU$5.08 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,237 Kz (AU$2.19) | AU$3.80 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (AU$0.93) | AU$7 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (AU$23) | AU$22 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (AU$2.70) | AU$4.00 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 686 Kz (AU$1.21) | AU$2.58 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 908,644 Kz (AU$1,609) | AU$4,067 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (AU$1,172) | AU$2,834 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 74,034 Kz (AU$131) | AU$321 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 521,282 Kz (AU$923) | AU$2,686 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (AU$1,626) | AU$1,976 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (AU$139) | AU$213 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,478 Kz (AU$36) | AU$67 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (AU$526) | AU$645 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (AU$285) | AU$243 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 Kz (AU$6) | AU$42 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,070 Kz (AU$39) | AU$123 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (AU$40) | AU$94 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,420 Kz (AU$169) | AU$171 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,693 Kz (AU$150) | AU$180 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (AU$30,142) | AU$39,948 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (AU$0.59) | AU$1.97 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,890 Kz (AU$37) | AU$147 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,841 Kz (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (AU$35) | AU$86 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (AU$5.69) | AU$7 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (AU$5.87) | AU$5.40 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (AU$4.50) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 748 Kz (AU$1.32) | AU$4.47 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,880 Kz (AU$3.33) | AU$4.31 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,763 Kz (AU$7) | AU$38 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Angola | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,628 Kz (AU$29) | AU$77 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (AU$12) | AU$47 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (AU$142) | AU$257 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (AU$77) | AU$126 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (AU$8) | AU$5.31 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 664 Kz (AU$1.18) | AU$13 | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (AU$559) | AU$943 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 315 Kz (AU$0.56) | AU$0.86 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,464 Kz (AU$65) | AU$89 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (AU$4.27) | AU$46 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,399 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Angola is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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