Cost of living in Angola compared to China
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (92元) | 56元 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (64元) | 41元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (30元) | 14元 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (10元) | 17元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (26元) | 20元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (15元) | 10元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (55元) | 57元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (28元) | 16元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (17元) | 7元 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (7元) | 6.00元 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (80元) | 129元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (18元) | 11元 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (4.63元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 957,098 Kz (12,856元) | 13,117元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (7,593元) | 7,964元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (1,346元) | 401元 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,789 Kz (5,558元) | 8,919元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (1,678元) | 4,611元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (665元) | 242元 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (380元) | 117元 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (2,192元) | 1,521元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (758元) | 661元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (53元) | 56元 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (323元) | 54元 | + 501% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (193元) | 491元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (303元) | 261元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (501元) | 609元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (660元) | 662元 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (108,474元) | 150,872元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (2.09元) | 9元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (156元) | 197元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (40元) | 29元 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (68元) | 23元 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (606元) | 371元 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (32元) | 37元 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,741 Kz (37元) | 23元 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (14元) | 14元 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (46元) | 63元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Angola | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,942 Kz (214元) | 267元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (85元) | 114元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (1,411元) | 1,234元 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (463元) | 473元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (45元) | 81元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,220 Kz (30元) | 35元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (7元) | 31元 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (1,092元) | 3,289元 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (1.64元) | 0.24元 | + 576% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,191 Kz (285元) | 449元 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,176 Kz (43元) | 29元 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,526 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 5% more expensive than in China
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