Cost of living in Angola compared to France
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Angola is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
Angola | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,465 Kz (€12) | €19 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,807 Kz (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,314 Kz (€4.22) | €6 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 Kz (€1.34) | €1.34 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,797 Kz (€3.28) | €4.45 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,187 Kz (€2.17) | €2.79 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,414 Kz (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,566 Kz (€2.86) | €2.88 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,346 Kz (€2.46) | €1.82 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308 Kz (€0.56) | €1.98 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,884 Kz (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 977 Kz (€1.78) | €2.14 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 357 Kz (€0.65) | €1.21 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Angola is about the same as in France | ||||
Angola | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 953,849 Kz (€1,740) | €1,857 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 555,089 Kz (€1,013) | €1,666 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 142,781 Kz (€260) | €141 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 522,470 Kz (€953) | €1,046 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 173,592 Kz (€317) | €805 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,756 Kz (€74) | €99 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,981 Kz (€53) | €24 | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | 227,167 Kz (€414) | €312 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,921 Kz (€75) | €82 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,661 Kz (€10) | €5.97 | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,764 Kz (€5.04) | €15 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
Angola | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,977 Kz (€25) | €94 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,421 Kz (€32) | €34 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,778 Kz (€53) | €80 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kz (€67) | €126 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
Angola | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,644,640 Kz (€17,595) | €22,045 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (€0.28) | €1.89 | - 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (€21) | €62 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 58% more expensive than in France | ||||
Angola | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,274 Kz (€5.97) | €4.58 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,384 Kz (€12) | €5.19 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66,200 Kz (€121) | €26 | + 362% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,019 Kz (€3.68) | €4.20 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,435 Kz (€4.44) | €4.28 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,718 Kz (€3.13) | €2.84 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,355 Kz (€2.47) | €1.89 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,087 Kz (€1.98) | €2.52 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,836 Kz (€7) | €20 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
Angola | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,209 Kz (€33) | €42 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,110 Kz (€11) | €22 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (€192) | €83 | + 131% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (€63) | €56 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,618 Kz (€4.78) | €9 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,210 Kz (€2.21) | €3.94 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 486 Kz (€0.89) | €5.97 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 78,248 Kz (€143) | €456 | - 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 196 Kz (€0.36) | €0.10 | + 257% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,093 Kz (€40) | €32 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,259 Kz (€21) | €10 | + 109% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 18% cheaper than in France
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