Cost of living in Angola compared to Canada
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (C$13) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (C$11) | C$15 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (C$3.93) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (C$2.67) | C$3.02 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (C$3.35) | C$5.77 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (C$2.07) | C$5.96 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (C$8) | C$12 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (C$2.71) | C$5.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (C$1.75) | C$4.18 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (C$0.80) | C$4.05 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (C$19) | C$23 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (C$2.32) | C$3.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (C$0.82) | C$3.12 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz (C$1,278) | C$3,232 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (C$748) | C$2,663 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (C$93) | C$261 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz (C$755) | C$2,232 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz (C$1,679) | C$1,825 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (C$133) | C$138 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz (C$30) | C$72 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (C$451) | C$373 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (C$244) | C$237 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (C$8) | C$18 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (C$5.40) | C$34 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (C$20) | C$89 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (C$35) | C$66 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (C$59) | C$136 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (C$70) | C$170 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (C$25,833) | C$33,025 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (C$0.51) | C$1.67 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (C$26) | C$111 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (C$7) | C$29 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (C$30) | C$175 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (C$4.87) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (C$5.03) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (C$3.86) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (C$1.28) | C$4.20 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (C$1.62) | C$3.95 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (C$16) | C$34 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (C$19) | C$74 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (C$10) | C$35 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (C$121) | C$200 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (C$66) | C$135 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (C$18) | C$17 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (C$7) | C$6 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (C$1.06) | C$8 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (C$479) | C$658 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (C$0.18) | C$0.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (C$29) | C$63 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (C$3.66) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,646 prices entered by 498 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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