Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (COL$37,556) | COL$36,878 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (COL$32,212) | COL$30,028 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (COL$11,704) | COL$10,642 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (COL$7,984) | COL$5,047 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (COL$9,842) | COL$10,064 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (COL$6,831) | COL$4,545 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (COL$25,511) | COL$14,842 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (COL$9,051) | COL$9,515 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (COL$6,765) | COL$4,020 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (COL$2,378) | COL$5,253 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (COL$44,982) | COL$54,710 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kz (COL$6,945) | COL$7,756 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (COL$2,510) | COL$4,261 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 37% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (COL$4,007,630) | COL$3,455,540 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (COL$2,224,314) | COL$2,060,540 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (COL$277,442) | COL$362,959 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (COL$2,638,399) | COL$1,983,810 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (COL$4,099,524) | COL$1,211,420 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (COL$396,593) | COL$242,499 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (COL$94,229) | COL$67,443 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (COL$855,994) | COL$1,353,360 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (COL$727,147) | COL$424,714 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (COL$23,785) | COL$26,130 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (COL$16,065) | COL$20,398 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (COL$88,992) | COL$224,368 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (COL$151,380) | COL$160,856 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (COL$205,301) | COL$377,890 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (COL$265,823) | COL$309,804 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (COL$76,844,373) | COL$77,206,500 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (COL$1,472) | COL$4,265 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (COL$82,486) | COL$162,665 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (COL$30,913) | COL$26,785 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (COL$19,851) | COL$30,344 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (COL$85,586) | COL$109,569 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (COL$12,162) | COL$23,748 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (COL$13,398) | COL$16,600 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (COL$12,167) | COL$20,244 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (COL$3,611) | COL$8,478 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (COL$4,839) | COL$8,185 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (COL$19,958) | COL$36,719 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Angola | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (COL$70,531) | COL$66,283 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (COL$22,582) | COL$32,254 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (COL$361,181) | COL$135,476 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (COL$263,856) | COL$155,055 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (COL$39,779) | COL$39,723 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (COL$16,792) | COL$11,398 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (COL$3,141) | COL$6,148 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (COL$1,425,865) | COL$2,634,400 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (COL$1,485) | COL$603 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (COL$86,701) | COL$136,146 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (COL$10,027) | COL$11,155 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,978 prices entered by 499 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Colombia
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