Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,176 Kz (¥2,196) | ¥1,145 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,923 Kz (¥1,506) | ¥719 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,185 Kz (¥669) | ¥437 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Kz (¥337) | ¥211 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,952 Kz (¥597) | ¥282 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 861 Kz (¥263) | ¥815 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,815 Kz (¥1,167) | ¥951 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,039 Kz (¥624) | ¥984 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 873 Kz (¥267) | ¥421 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,527 Kz (¥467) | ¥268 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,540 Kz (¥2,613) | ¥1,770 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,357 Kz (¥415) | ¥217 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 469 Kz (¥144) | ¥225 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 651,481 Kz (¥199,338) | ¥194,768 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 399,219 Kz (¥122,152) | ¥126,641 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,312 Kz (¥76,896) | ¥21,178 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 330,880 Kz (¥101,242) | ¥142,258 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,705 Kz (¥68,449) | ¥80,836 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 46,159 Kz (¥14,124) | ¥13,643 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,702 Kz (¥11,536) | ¥3,988 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 230,076 Kz (¥70,398) | ¥59,521 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,565 Kz (¥18,226) | ¥17,809 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,826 Kz (¥1,783) | ¥665 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,563 Kz (¥1,090) | ¥2,700 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,220 Kz (¥9,553) | ¥7,941 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,458 Kz (¥5,342) | ¥4,162 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,985 Kz (¥12,540) | ¥7,471 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 83,427 Kz (¥25,527) | ¥15,388 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,909,580 Kz (¥2,420,148) | ¥2,576,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Kz (¥49) | ¥161 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,105 Kz (¥5,540) | ¥16,725 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,743 Kz (¥1,451) | ¥1,370 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,478 Kz (¥3,512) | ¥1,955 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,846 Kz (¥5,766) | ¥3,523 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,764 Kz (¥1,152) | ¥2,205 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,424 Kz (¥742) | ¥648 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,085 Kz (¥944) | ¥409 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 711 Kz (¥217) | ¥143 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,429 Kz (¥437) | ¥184 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,917 Kz (¥1,198) | ¥3,583 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,639 Kz (¥5,091) | ¥4,280 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,215 Kz (¥1,902) | ¥3,593 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24,584 Kz (¥7,522) | ¥20,657 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,693 Kz (¥13,981) | ¥6,242 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,085 Kz (¥944) | ¥1,034 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,622 Kz (¥496) | ¥533 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,797 Kz (¥550) | ¥526 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 320,925 Kz (¥98,196) | ¥58,872 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 48 Kz (¥15) | ¥41 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,310 Kz (¥9,886) | ¥11,178 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,122 Kz (¥343) | ¥554 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 800 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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