Cost of living in Angola compared to Ecuador
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Angola is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz ($10) | $9 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz ($8) | $7 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz ($3.31) | $2.93 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz ($1.90) | $1.07 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz ($2.37) | $2.28 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz ($1.77) | $1.07 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz ($4.45) | $3.81 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz ($2.39) | $2.00 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz ($1.53) | $1.23 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz ($0.47) | $1.66 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz ($1.74) | $1.97 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz ($0.42) | $1.11 | - 62% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Angola is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz ($1,223) | $688 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz ($1,192) | $391 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz ($121) | $56 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz ($558) | $514 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz ($151) | $292 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz ($137) | $39 | + 255% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz ($78) | $396 | - 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz ($68) | $148 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz ($5.79) | $7 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz ($4.01) | $9 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz ($10) | $62 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz ($12) | $43 | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz ($55) | $111 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz ($350) | $88 | + 298% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz ($13,830) | $20,870 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz ($0.35) | $1.06 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz ($16) | $23 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz ($3.58) | $5.96 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz ($5.39) | $10 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz ($63) | $37 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz ($2.76) | $7 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz ($1.84) | $4.19 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz ($3.44) | $6 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz ($1.21) | $1.98 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz ($0.43) | $1.89 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz ($3.67) | $13 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Angola | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz ($21) | $20 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz ($104) | $48 | + 118% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz ($71) | $47 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz ($5.87) | $10 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz ($2.85) | $3.43 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz ($1.34) | $1.93 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz ($249) | $837 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz ($40) | $49 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz ($4.78) | $4.69 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador
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