Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (COL$35,888) | COL$22,115 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (COL$22,642) | COL$17,347 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (COL$11,694) | COL$7,216 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (COL$4,104) | COL$2,730 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (COL$7,422) | COL$5,386 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (COL$5,000) | COL$2,731 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (COL$26,027) | COL$7,906 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (COL$12,941) | COL$5,395 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (COL$5,475) | COL$2,163 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (COL$1,220) | COL$2,984 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (COL$25,697) | COL$40,606 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (COL$2,823) | COL$4,272 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (COL$2,177) | COL$2,116 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 150% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (COL$10,662,241) | COL$2,557,540 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (COL$970,737) | COL$1,205,720 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (COL$138,677) | COL$229,560 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (COL$2,218,827) | COL$1,475,400 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (COL$1,109,414) | COL$834,697 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (COL$443,765) | COL$154,298 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (COL$118,278) | COL$71,594 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (COL$1,822,600) | COL$1,176,870 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (COL$473,558) | COL$324,958 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (COL$27,064) | COL$18,695 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (COL$77,457) | COL$10,435 | + 642% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 32% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (COL$86,469) | COL$163,589 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (COL$178,602) | COL$101,894 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (COL$138,493) | COL$248,073 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (COL$386,058) | COL$200,749 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 99% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (COL$166,412,037) | COL$59,855,000 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (COL$917) | COL$2,382 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (COL$277,353) | COL$129,434 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (COL$24,403) | COL$15,646 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (COL$58,428) | COL$13,506 | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (COL$72,165) | COL$84,472 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (COL$7,131) | COL$17,603 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (COL$13,146) | COL$12,368 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (COL$13,644) | COL$15,236 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (COL$3,858) | COL$6,225 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (COL$3,160) | COL$4,722 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (COL$12,586) | COL$20,947 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (COL$125,368) | COL$32,967 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (COL$24,011) | COL$24,097 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$90,056 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (COL$221,883) | COL$95,153 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (COL$16,428) | COL$22,332 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (COL$8,321) | COL$7,730 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | COL$3,478 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (COL$1,687,679) | COL$1,793,200 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$238 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (COL$184,013) | COL$119,406 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (COL$5,515) | COL$8,246 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,391 prices entered by 917 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 82% more expensive than in Colombia
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