Cost of living in Angola compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (9 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (7 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (3.45 CUC) | 2.90 CUC | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (0.78 CUC) | 2.19 CUC | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (1.88 CUC) | 1.30 CUC | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (1.46 CUC) | 1.53 CUC | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (5.01 CUC) | 3.40 CUC | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (1.97 CUC) | 4.24 CUC | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (1.34 CUC) | 1.82 CUC | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (0.61 CUC) | 1.32 CUC | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (10 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (0.44 CUC) | 2.78 CUC | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (0.67 CUC) | 0.71 CUC | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 72% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (987 CUC) | 520 CUC | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (636 CUC) | 262 CUC | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (109 CUC) | 34 CUC | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (318 CUC) | 269 CUC | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (227 CUC) | 190 CUC | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (95 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (19 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (277 CUC) | 636 CUC | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (88 CUC) | 181 CUC | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (8 CUC) | 5.89 CUC | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (73 CUC) | 5.00 CUC | + 1353% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 62% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (45 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (42 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (85 CUC) | 71 CUC | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (109 CUC) | 54 CUC | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (10,526 CUC) | 61,746 CUC | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (0.29 CUC) | 1.12 CUC | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19 CUC | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 106% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (7 CUC) | 1.60 CUC | + 330% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (55 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 720% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (36 CUC) | 55 CUC | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (3.71 CUC) | 2.87 CUC | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (4.12 CUC) | 2.18 CUC | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (7 CUC) | 4.28 CUC | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (1.14 CUC) | 1.55 CUC | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (1.63 CUC) | 1.29 CUC | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (7 CUC) | 3.67 CUC | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 22% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (28 CUC) | 16 CUC | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (9 CUC) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (55 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (51 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (21 CUC) | 4.02 CUC | + 418% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (1.99 CUC) | 2.00 CUC | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (1.88 CUC) | 1.82 CUC | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (455 CUC) | 350 CUC | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (0.14 CUC) | 0.38 CUC | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (70 CUC) | 17 CUC | + 302% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (2.27 CUC) | 3.16 CUC | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,897 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Cuba
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