Cost of living in Angola compared to Cuba
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 42% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,236 Kz (10 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,166 Kz (7 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,026 Kz (3.17 CUC) | 4.35 CUC | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 930 Kz (1.46 CUC) | 1.99 CUC | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,413 Kz (2.21 CUC) | 3.15 CUC | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 996 Kz (1.56 CUC) | 2.14 CUC | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,737 Kz (7 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,157 Kz (3.38 CUC) | 5.36 CUC | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 892 Kz (1.40 CUC) | 2.31 CUC | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Kz (0.47 CUC) | 1.91 CUC | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,655 Kz (12 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 763 Kz (1.19 CUC) | 3.84 CUC | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 450 Kz (0.71 CUC) | 0.92 CUC | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 89% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,653,130 Kz (2,589 CUC) | 439 CUC | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 318,941 Kz (499 CUC) | 287 CUC | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 59,527 Kz (93 CUC) | 58 CUC | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 496,091 Kz (777 CUC) | 353 CUC | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 272,068 Kz (426 CUC) | 228 CUC | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,391 Kz (110 CUC) | 54 CUC | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,435 Kz (26 CUC) | 59 CUC | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 314,529 Kz (493 CUC) | 598 CUC | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,526 Kz (117 CUC) | 153 CUC | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,550 Kz (9 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (22 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 38% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,713 Kz (25 CUC) | 45 CUC | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34,294 Kz (54 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,440 Kz (45 CUC) | 94 CUC | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 94,701 Kz (148 CUC) | 66 CUC | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 33% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,726,900 Kz (29,324 CUC) | 41,710 CUC | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 Kz (0.25 CUC) | 1.21 CUC | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (78 CUC) | 24 CUC | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 18% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,277 Kz (7 CUC) | 3.71 CUC | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,294 Kz (15 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,307 Kz (32 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (2.01 CUC) | 5.23 CUC | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,333 Kz (3.65 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,564 Kz (4.02 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (1.09 CUC) | 2.61 CUC | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,038 Kz (1.62 CUC) | 3.58 CUC | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,787 Kz (4.36 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Angola | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,265 Kz (32 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (7 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24,000 Kz (38 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,609 Kz (78 CUC) | 35 CUC | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,945 Kz (6 CUC) | 5.21 CUC | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,221 Kz (3.48 CUC) | 2.68 CUC | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,500 Kz (5.48 CUC) | 2.49 CUC | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (476 CUC) | 603 CUC | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.37 CUC | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (52 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (1.56 CUC) | 3.26 CUC | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,895 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Angola is 20% more expensive than in Cuba
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