Cost of living in Angola compared to China
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,061 Kz (70元) | 50元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (49元) | 36元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (28元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 784 Kz (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,445 Kz (14元) | 13元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 862 Kz (9元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,520 Kz (45元) | 56元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,072 Kz (20元) | 12元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 980 Kz (10元) | 6元 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 228 Kz (2.25元) | 6元 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,580 Kz (55元) | 91元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 Kz (5.43元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (4.94元) | 10元 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,021,380 Kz (29,836元) | 7,221元 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (3,456元) | 4,585元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (247元) | 451元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (3,950元) | 6,526元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (1,975元) | 3,490元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (790元) | 300元 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,000 Kz (207元) | 78元 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (3,245元) | 1,937元 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (843元) | 630元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (48元) | 46元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (138元) | 47元 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (154元) | 388元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (318元) | 221元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (247元) | 541元 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (687元) | 505元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (296,244元) | 142,791元 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (1.63元) | 6元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (494元) | 191元 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (43元) | 29元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (104元) | 37元 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Kz (197元) | 372元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (13元) | 28元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (24元) | 35元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (7元) | 9元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (5.62元) | 10元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Kz (20元) | 69元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (223元) | 184元 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (43元) | 90元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 804元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (395元) | 413元 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (29元) | 70元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (15元) | 33元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (3,004元) | 3,170元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (328元) | 395元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 988 Kz (10元) | 22元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,919 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 45% more expensive than in China
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