Cost of living in Angola compared to China
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,297 Kz (88元) | 45元 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,619 Kz (56元) | 36元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,777 Kz (21元) | 16元 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,108 Kz (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,769 Kz (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 876 Kz (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,815 Kz (46元) | 49元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,111 Kz (25元) | 13元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 916 Kz (11元) | 5.68元 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 351 Kz (4.23元) | 6元 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,192 Kz (99元) | 113元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,224 Kz (15元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 408 Kz (4.92元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 664,687 Kz (8,004元) | 13,210元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 337,511 Kz (4,064元) | 7,580元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,312 Kz (3,026元) | 330元 | + 816% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 328,214 Kz (3,952元) | 6,533元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,705 Kz (2,694元) | 4,437元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 46,159 Kz (556元) | 431元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,443 Kz (415元) | 101元 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 201,763 Kz (2,430元) | 1,837元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,565 Kz (717元) | 521元 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,826 Kz (70元) | 29元 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,596 Kz (43元) | 47元 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,821 Kz (455元) | 527元 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,302 Kz (353元) | 262元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,488 Kz (620元) | 655元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 101,505 Kz (1,222元) | 794元 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,106,600 Kz (193,950元) | 142,424元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (1.93元) | 7元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,190 Kz (219元) | 182元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,743 Kz (57元) | 29元 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,478 Kz (138元) | 34元 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,846 Kz (227元) | 639元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,764 Kz (45元) | 21元 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,424 Kz (29元) | 26元 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,085 Kz (37元) | 29元 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 711 Kz (9元) | 11元 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,429 Kz (17元) | 10元 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,917 Kz (47元) | 94元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,639 Kz (200元) | 266元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,215 Kz (75元) | 105元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24,584 Kz (296元) | 759元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,693 Kz (550元) | 377元 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,085 Kz (37元) | 72元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,622 Kz (20元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,797 Kz (22元) | 22元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 320,925 Kz (3,864元) | 3,037元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 48 Kz (0.58元) | 0.24元 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,310 Kz (389元) | 418元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,122 Kz (14元) | 30元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,668 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 8% more expensive than in China
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