Cost of living in Angola compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (€2.46) | €5.94 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (€1.67) | €1.28 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (€2.10) | €3.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (€1.30) | €6 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (€5.14) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (€1.70) | €2.59 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (€1.10) | €2.11 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (€0.50) | €1.89 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (€1.45) | €2.89 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (€0.52) | €2.00 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz (€800) | €1,315 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (€468) | €1,170 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (€58) | €265 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz (€473) | €873 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz (€1,051) | €663 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (€83) | €154 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz (€19) | €54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (€282) | €302 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (€153) | €110 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (€5.01) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (€3.38) | €12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 64% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (€13) | €89 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (€22) | €35 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (€37) | €90 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (€44) | €120 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (€16,173) | €32,008 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (€0.32) | €1.66 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (€16) | €54 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (€5.56) | €12 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (€4.21) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (€19) | €30 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (€3.05) | €5.29 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (€3.15) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (€2.42) | €4.92 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (€0.80) | €3.01 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (€1.01) | €4.00 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (€10) | €29 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Angola | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (€12) | €43 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (€76) | €90 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (€41) | €140 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (€11) | €12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (€4.53) | €3.51 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (€0.66) | €4.70 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (€300) | €561 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (€18) | €82 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (€2.29) | €11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 602 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Belgium
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