Cost of living in Angola compared to Canada
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (C$4.26) | C$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (C$1.50) | C$2.24 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (C$2.71) | C$3.94 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (C$1.82) | C$4.84 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (C$9) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (C$4.72) | C$3.91 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (C$2.00) | C$2.54 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (C$0.44) | C$3.16 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (C$9) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (C$1.03) | C$2.30 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (C$0.79) | C$2.04 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Angola is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (C$3,888) | C$2,073 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (C$354) | C$1,567 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (C$51) | C$169 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (C$809) | C$1,579 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (C$405) | C$1,090 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (C$162) | C$112 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (C$43) | C$53 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (C$665) | C$366 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (C$173) | C$166 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (C$10) | C$11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (C$28) | C$23 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (C$32) | C$74 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (C$65) | C$49 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (C$51) | C$110 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (C$141) | C$137 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (C$60,690) | C$24,938 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (C$0.33) | C$1.10 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (C$101) | C$109 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (C$21) | C$17 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (C$26) | C$86 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (C$2.60) | C$9 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (C$4.79) | C$5.14 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (C$4.98) | C$5.44 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (C$1.41) | C$3.15 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (C$1.15) | C$2.65 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (C$4.59) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (C$46) | C$55 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (C$9) | C$28 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$154 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (C$81) | C$95 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (C$5.99) | C$12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (C$3.03) | C$4.91 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (C$615) | C$568 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (C$67) | C$57 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (C$2.01) | C$15 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,608 prices entered by 1,115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 10% cheaper than in Canada
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