Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (¥1,329) | ¥1,035 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (¥1,140) | ¥820 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (¥414) | ¥618 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (¥283) | ¥237 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (¥348) | ¥335 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (¥242) | ¥439 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (¥903) | ¥1,195 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (¥320) | ¥822 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (¥239) | ¥509 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (¥84) | ¥312 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (¥1,592) | ¥1,267 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (¥265) | ¥276 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (¥89) | ¥293 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (¥141,868) | ¥365,082 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (¥78,740) | ¥197,811 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (¥9,821) | ¥19,132 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (¥93,398) | ¥145,654 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (¥145,121) | ¥106,059 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (¥14,039) | ¥8,349 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (¥3,336) | ¥4,448 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (¥30,302) | ¥74,559 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (¥25,741) | ¥25,414 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (¥842) | ¥1,338 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (¥569) | ¥2,815 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (¥3,150) | ¥9,315 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (¥5,359) | ¥5,103 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (¥7,268) | ¥10,686 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (¥9,410) | ¥12,189 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (¥2,720,249) | ¥3,060,780 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (¥52) | ¥169 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (¥2,920) | ¥8,198 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (¥1,094) | ¥2,133 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (¥703) | ¥2,551 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (¥3,030) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (¥431) | ¥1,337 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (¥474) | ¥930 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (¥431) | ¥622 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (¥128) | ¥224 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (¥171) | ¥188 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (¥706) | ¥4,604 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (¥2,497) | ¥4,908 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (¥799) | ¥3,881 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (¥12,786) | ¥7,212 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (¥9,340) | ¥8,269 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (¥1,408) | ¥1,244 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (¥594) | ¥547 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (¥111) | ¥674 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (¥50,475) | ¥51,659 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (¥53) | ¥52 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (¥3,069) | ¥9,530 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (¥355) | ¥613 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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