Cost of living in Angola compared to China
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (67元) | 42元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (59元) | 36元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (21元) | 15元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (18元) | 16元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (11元) | 11元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (4.22元) | 7元 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (103元) | 89元 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (12元) | 9元 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (4.35元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz (6,740元) | 12,689元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (3,945元) | 5,937元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (492元) | 450元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz (3,985元) | 6,875元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz (8,856元) | 3,656元 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (703元) | 296元 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz (160元) | 100元 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (2,377元) | 1,460元 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (1,290元) | 553元 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (42元) | 43元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (28元) | 55元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (105元) | 418元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (183元) | 296元 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (312元) | 553元 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (368元) | 705元 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (136,285元) | 148,726元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (2.67元) | 8元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (137元) | 228元 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (47元) | 51元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (35元) | 84元 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (158元) | 114元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (26元) | 67元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (27元) | 57元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (20元) | 25元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (9元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (85元) | 85元 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (102元) | 178元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (53元) | 109元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (641元) | 1,179元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (348元) | 320元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (94元) | 81元 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (38元) | 28元 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (5.57元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (2,529元) | 3,924元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (0.95元) | 0.34元 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (154元) | 414元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 17% cheaper than in China
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