Cost of living in Angola compared to China
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (67元) | 46元 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (51元) | 34元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (27元) | 15元 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (15元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (39元) | 61元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (15元) | 15元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (10元) | 5.75元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (4.72元) | 5.14元 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (77元) | 109元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,228 Kz (17元) | 8元 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (5.14元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (7,626元) | 9,312元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (4,911元) | 4,915元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (843元) | 415元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (2,456元) | 5,393元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (1,754元) | 3,009元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (734元) | 274元 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (149元) | 98元 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (2,137元) | 2,471元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (678元) | 696元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (60元) | 38元 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (561元) | 46元 | + 1130% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (345元) | 473元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (323元) | 255元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (657元) | 654元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (842元) | 642元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (81,291元) | 133,798元 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (2.28元) | 7元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 147元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (53元) | 38元 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (421元) | 43元 | + 876% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (281元) | 347元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (29元) | 62元 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (32元) | 47元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (53元) | 31元 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (9元) | 9元 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (13元) | 12元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (57元) | 71元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (213元) | 181元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (67元) | 99元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (421元) | 1,063元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (392元) | 393元 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (161元) | 68元 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (15元) | 33元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (3,514元) | 3,258元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (1.05元) | 0.38元 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (540元) | 340元 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (18元) | 22元 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,299 prices entered by 395 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 11% more expensive than in China
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