Cost of living in Angola compared to Ireland
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,061 Kz (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Kz (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,800 Kz (€3.53) | €4.59 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 784 Kz (€0.99) | €1.04 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,445 Kz (€1.82) | €3.46 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 862 Kz (€1.08) | €2.38 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,520 Kz (€5.69) | €4.59 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,072 Kz (€2.61) | €2.21 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 980 Kz (€1.23) | €1.21 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 228 Kz (€0.29) | €2.41 | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,580 Kz (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 550 Kz (€0.69) | €2.28 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Kz (€0.63) | €1.36 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,021,380 Kz (€3,804) | €2,294 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (€441) | €1,745 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (€31) | €160 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (€504) | €1,531 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (€252) | €1,293 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (€101) | €89 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,000 Kz (€26) | €33 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (€414) | €354 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (€107) | €108 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (€18) | €12 | + 41% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 14% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (€20) | €63 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (€41) | €32 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (€31) | €85 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (€88) | €87 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (€37,772) | €26,934 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (€0.21) | €1.29 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (€63) | €132 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (€5.54) | €6 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (€13) | €14 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Kz (€25) | €56 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (€1.62) | €4.83 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (€2.98) | €3.04 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (€3.10) | €4.50 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (€0.88) | €2.12 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (€0.72) | €2.35 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Kz (€2.52) | €18 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 31% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (€28) | €40 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (€5.45) | €22 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €109 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (€50) | €66 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (€3.73) | €11 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (€1.89) | €3.68 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €6 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (€383) | €411 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.39 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (€42) | €46 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 988 Kz (€1.24) | €14 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Ireland
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