- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 127% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,252 Kz (COL$43,690) | COL$12,032 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,519 Kz (COL$36,152) | COL$15,367 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (COL$13,947) | COL$7,140 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 375 Kz (COL$3,855) | COL$2,517 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,051 Kz (COL$10,801) | COL$4,918 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 693 Kz (COL$7,122) | COL$2,722 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,514 Kz (COL$15,553) | COL$6,957 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,074 Kz (COL$11,032) | COL$5,239 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 767 Kz (COL$7,882) | COL$2,204 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 207 Kz (COL$2,130) | COL$2,749 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,745 Kz (COL$69,303) | COL$34,752 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 866 Kz (COL$8,898) | COL$3,627 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 323 Kz (COL$3,316) | COL$2,198 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 308% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (COL$9,123,323) | COL$2,547,480 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (COL$9,605,341) | COL$1,427,930 | + 573% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (COL$368,673) | COL$316,350 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (COL$3,998,545) | COL$1,614,810 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (COL$2,320,990) | COL$933,706 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (COL$1,086,470) | COL$227,143 | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (COL$146,412) | COL$72,646 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (COL$2,509,243) | COL$1,295,430 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (COL$732,618) | COL$295,619 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,560 Kz (COL$67,404) | COL$19,777 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (COL$359,616) | COL$10,682 | + 3267% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 39% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (COL$224,087) | COL$171,359 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (COL$151,297) | COL$117,467 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (COL$328,652) | COL$251,342 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (COL$535,894) | COL$221,185 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (COL$59,525,619) | COL$58,598,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 179 Kz (COL$1,838) | COL$2,421 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (COL$109,784) | COL$114,856 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (COL$36,135) | COL$17,464 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (COL$38,674) | COL$18,832 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Kz (COL$102,747) | COL$96,765 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,758 Kz (COL$18,067) | COL$18,405 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,079 Kz (COL$21,357) | COL$12,726 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,560 Kz (COL$36,574) | COL$15,154 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 796 Kz (COL$8,174) | COL$6,234 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,674 Kz (COL$17,196) | COL$4,017 | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,076 Kz (COL$31,606) | COL$17,432 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 112% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,472 Kz (COL$189,791) | COL$49,692 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,638 Kz (COL$47,659) | COL$23,831 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,989 Kz (COL$61,533) | COL$139,903 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,171 Kz (COL$186,698) | COL$96,842 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,678 Kz (COL$37,785) | COL$17,703 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 690 Kz (COL$7,088) | COL$5,907 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 327 Kz (COL$3,361) | COL$6,181 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (COL$2,572,854) | COL$1,635,990 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (COL$726) | COL$242 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,112 Kz (COL$227,194) | COL$103,787 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (COL$7,850) | COL$5,210 | + 51% | |
| 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 5,434 prices entered by 608 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Angola is 126% more expensive than in Colombia
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