Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 43% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (COL$33,404) | COL$18,076 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (COL$25,573) | COL$16,824 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (COL$13,256) | COL$7,026 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (COL$2,983) | COL$2,752 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (COL$7,225) | COL$5,468 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (COL$5,592) | COL$2,684 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (COL$19,247) | COL$7,633 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (COL$7,543) | COL$5,032 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (COL$5,133) | COL$2,197 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (COL$2,348) | COL$2,863 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (COL$38,042) | COL$40,739 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (COL$1,674) | COL$4,065 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (COL$2,555) | COL$2,151 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 122% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (COL$3,790,245) | COL$2,498,940 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (COL$2,440,820) | COL$1,220,020 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (COL$418,760) | COL$242,322 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (COL$1,220,410) | COL$1,511,460 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (COL$871,722) | COL$820,986 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (COL$364,993) | COL$153,947 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (COL$74,078) | COL$75,815 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (COL$1,061,931) | COL$1,251,020 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (COL$337,070) | COL$330,073 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (COL$30,043) | COL$16,175 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (COL$278,951) | COL$14,541 | + 1818% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (COL$171,632) | COL$157,353 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (COL$160,506) | COL$98,397 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (COL$326,329) | COL$240,794 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (COL$418,426) | COL$204,740 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (COL$40,401,852) | COL$58,512,700 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (COL$1,132) | COL$3,090 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$124,823 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 106% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (COL$26,456) | COL$14,982 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (COL$209,213) | COL$20,281 | + 932% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (COL$139,590) | COL$79,246 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (COL$14,228) | COL$17,466 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (COL$15,823) | COL$12,107 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (COL$26,231) | COL$14,700 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (COL$4,360) | COL$6,207 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (COL$6,263) | COL$4,253 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (COL$28,474) | COL$20,733 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 98% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (COL$105,651) | COL$37,940 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (COL$33,296) | COL$21,709 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (COL$209,213) | COL$94,513 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (COL$194,963) | COL$92,126 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (COL$80,034) | COL$22,455 | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (COL$7,638) | COL$7,071 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (COL$7,235) | COL$4,067 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (COL$1,746,274) | COL$1,714,840 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (COL$523) | COL$185 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (COL$268,423) | COL$110,125 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (COL$8,717) | COL$7,382 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,900 prices entered by 1,027 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 54% more expensive than in Colombia
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