Cost of living in Angola compared to Ireland
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Angola is 35% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,414 Kz (€2.62) | €4.77 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (€0.79) | €1.16 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (€1.92) | €3.34 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (€1.49) | €2.41 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (€5.12) | €5.28 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (€2.01) | €2.11 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (€1.37) | €1.10 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (€0.62) | €2.44 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,228 Kz (€2.28) | €2.44 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (€0.68) | €1.43 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 543,500 Kz (€1,009) | €2,263 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,000 Kz (€649) | €1,696 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (€111) | €142 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 175,000 Kz (€325) | €1,538 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 125,000 Kz (€232) | €1,106 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (€97) | €105 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (€20) | €43 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | 152,275 Kz (€283) | €407 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (€90) | €116 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (€74) | €14 | + 431% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Angola is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (€46) | €87 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (€43) | €35 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (€87) | €88 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (€111) | €107 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (€10,750) | €25,602 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (€0.30) | €1.44 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €112 | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 16% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (€56) | €16 | + 253% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (€37) | €58 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,040 Kz (€3.79) | €5.38 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (€4.21) | €3.70 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (€7) | €5.00 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (€1.16) | €2.84 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (€1.67) | €2.47 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (€8) | €16 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (€28) | €39 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (€56) | €90 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (€52) | €71 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (€21) | €11 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (€2.03) | €3.49 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (€1.93) | €5.96 | - 68% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (€465) | €412 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (€0.14) | €0.36 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (€71) | €43 | + 65% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (€2.32) | €13 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
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Cost of living in Angola is 31% cheaper than in Ireland
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