- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 119% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,508 Kz (COL$45,386) | COL$12,622 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,515 Kz (COL$35,390) | COL$15,972 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (COL$13,668) | COL$7,768 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407 Kz (COL$4,093) | COL$2,452 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kz (COL$11,008) | COL$4,922 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Kz (COL$6,994) | COL$2,756 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,177 Kz (COL$21,922) | COL$7,235 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,116 Kz (COL$11,232) | COL$4,895 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 717 Kz (COL$7,220) | COL$2,157 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 217 Kz (COL$2,188) | COL$2,830 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,901 Kz (COL$59,421) | COL$36,843 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 714 Kz (COL$7,187) | COL$3,641 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 377 Kz (COL$3,800) | COL$2,201 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 297% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 297% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (COL$8,940,520) | COL$2,570,440 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (COL$9,412,880) | COL$1,432,120 | + 557% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (COL$361,286) | COL$314,443 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (COL$3,918,426) | COL$1,655,350 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (COL$2,274,484) | COL$960,072 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (COL$1,064,701) | COL$215,041 | + 395% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (COL$143,478) | COL$76,539 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (COL$2,458,966) | COL$1,283,440 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (COL$717,939) | COL$295,841 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,022 Kz (COL$60,637) | COL$17,481 | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (COL$352,410) | COL$14,753 | + 2289% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (COL$219,597) | COL$163,899 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (COL$148,266) | COL$124,821 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (COL$322,066) | COL$259,746 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (COL$525,156) | COL$221,100 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (COL$58,332,909) | COL$56,981,400 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Kz (COL$1,714) | COL$2,419 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (COL$107,585) | COL$116,354 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (COL$35,411) | COL$19,904 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (COL$37,900) | COL$19,777 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,772 Kz (COL$118,531) | COL$100,504 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,686 Kz (COL$16,973) | COL$20,715 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,787 Kz (COL$17,993) | COL$13,052 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,544 Kz (COL$35,684) | COL$15,543 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 743 Kz (COL$7,478) | COL$5,815 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,432 Kz (COL$14,418) | COL$4,430 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,318 Kz (COL$33,407) | COL$16,681 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 146% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,872 Kz (COL$190,015) | COL$49,667 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,231 Kz (COL$42,602) | COL$23,553 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 Kz (COL$60,413) | COL$150,732 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,689 Kz (COL$359,343) | COL$100,249 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Kz (COL$50,344) | COL$18,328 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,718 Kz (COL$27,368) | COL$6,068 | + 351% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 906 Kz (COL$9,124) | COL$5,845 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (COL$2,521,302) | COL$1,728,520 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (COL$711) | COL$274 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Kz (COL$251,721) | COL$104,934 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (COL$7,692) | COL$5,482 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,362 prices entered by 573 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Angola is 126% more expensive than in Colombia
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