Cost of living in Angola compared to India
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Angola is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (₨946) | ₨374 | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (₨661) | ₨336 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (₨305) | ₨165 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (₨107) | ₨58 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (₨271) | ₨92 | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (₨155) | ₨39 | + 301% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (₨562) | ₨241 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (₨284) | ₨155 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (₨175) | ₨31 | + 465% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (₨68) | ₨170 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (₨820) | ₨779 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (₨181) | ₨91 | + 100% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (₨48) | ₨37 | + 27% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in Angola is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (₨135,742) | ₨40,384 | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (₨78,096) | ₨24,853 | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (₨13,845) | ₨5,760 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (₨63,966) | ₨25,064 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (₨17,259) | ₨15,060 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (₨6,840) | ₨6,534 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (₨3,909) | ₨659 | + 493% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (₨22,540) | ₨31,167 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (₨7,800) | ₨12,189 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (₨550) | ₨543 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (₨3,325) | ₨426 | + 680% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (₨1,986) | ₨2,468 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (₨3,120) | ₨2,797 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (₨5,154) | ₨4,303 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (₨6,791) | ₨3,087 | + 120% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (₨1,115,610) | ₨1,248,440 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 252 Kz (₨35) | ₨104 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (₨1,607) | ₨1,105 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | + 100% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (₨413) | ₨144 | + 186% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (₨695) | ₨241 | + 188% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (₨6,229) | ₨878 | + 609% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (₨333) | ₨413 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (₨408) | ₨226 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (₨245) | ₨274 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (₨144) | ₨170 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (₨139) | ₨96 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (₨469) | ₨309 | + 52% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
Angola | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (₨3,078) | ₨1,449 | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (₨875) | ₨607 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (₨14,508) | ₨1,419 | + 923% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (₨6,855) | ₨1,942 | + 253% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (₨465) | ₨733 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (₨262) | ₨229 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (₨67) | ₨181 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (₨11,230) | ₨50,214 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (₨17) | ₨1.43 | + 1082% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (₨4,413) | ₨1,578 | + 180% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (₨297) | ₨265 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 81% more expensive than in India
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