Cost of living in Angola compared to Canada
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (C$18) | C$23 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (C$13) | C$13 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (C$2.07) | C$2.86 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (C$5.22) | C$5.56 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (C$2.98) | C$5.01 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (C$5.47) | C$4.88 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (C$3.38) | C$2.86 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (C$1.31) | C$3.42 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (C$16) | C$17 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (C$3.50) | C$2.81 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (C$0.92) | C$2.96 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Angola is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (C$2,619) | C$2,716 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (C$1,507) | C$2,125 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (C$267) | C$217 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (C$1,234) | C$1,744 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (C$333) | C$1,404 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (C$132) | C$124 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (C$75) | C$75 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (C$435) | C$427 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (C$150) | C$197 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (C$11) | C$14 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (C$64) | C$28 | + 131% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (C$38) | C$78 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (C$60) | C$55 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (C$99) | C$115 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (C$131) | C$143 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (C$21,524) | C$29,848 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 156 Kz (C$0.42) | C$1.76 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (C$31) | C$110 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (C$8) | C$13 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (C$13) | C$27 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (C$120) | C$105 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (C$6) | C$9 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (C$4.72) | C$7 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (C$2.77) | C$4.12 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (C$2.69) | C$3.62 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (C$9) | C$32 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Angola | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (C$59) | C$67 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (C$17) | C$31 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (C$280) | C$160 | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (C$132) | C$106 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (C$5.05) | C$5.19 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (C$1.29) | C$7 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (C$217) | C$713 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (C$0.33) | C$0.42 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (C$85) | C$63 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (C$5.73) | C$17 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Canada
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