Cost of living in Angola compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Angola is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (₨779) | ₨419 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (₨694) | ₨355 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (₨243) | ₨177 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (₨165) | ₨62 | + 164% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (₨206) | ₨100 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (₨128) | ₨43 | + 197% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (₨506) | ₨272 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (₨167) | ₨200 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (₨108) | ₨42 | + 159% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (₨49) | ₨174 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (₨1,201) | ₨977 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (₨143) | ₨93 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (₨51) | ₨45 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Angola is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 683,574 Kz (₨63,978) | ₨45,303 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (₨61,940) | ₨30,199 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (₨5,752) | ₨5,224 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377,298 Kz (₨35,313) | ₨30,895 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (₨85,928) | ₨18,855 | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (₨7,363) | ₨6,210 | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,295 Kz (₨2,180) | ₨759 | + 187% | |
40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (₨27,786) | ₨27,975 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (₨15,074) | ₨12,632 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (₨493) | ₨504 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (₨333) | ₨942 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (₨1,232) | ₨2,570 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (₨2,134) | ₨2,644 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (₨3,643) | ₨4,141 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (₨4,306) | ₨2,934 | + 47% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (₨1,593,034) | ₨1,814,710 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (₨31) | ₨104 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (₨1,607) | ₨1,502 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (₨547) | ₨94 | + 483% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (₨415) | ₨262 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (₨1,843) | ₨1,122 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (₨301) | ₨391 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (₨310) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (₨238) | ₨269 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (₨79) | ₨195 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (₨100) | ₨99 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (₨992) | ₨322 | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (₨1,196) | ₨1,417 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (₨622) | ₨619 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (₨7,488) | ₨1,545 | + 385% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (₨4,069) | ₨2,204 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (₨1,096) | ₨843 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (₨446) | ₨236 | + 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (₨65) | ₨198 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (₨29,559) | ₨42,549 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (₨11) | ₨5.87 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (₨1,797) | ₨1,807 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (₨226) | ₨279 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 22% more expensive than in India
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