Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (¥1,063) | ¥1,041 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (¥814) | ¥713 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (¥422) | ¥467 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (¥95) | ¥215 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (¥230) | ¥287 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (¥178) | ¥484 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (¥612) | ¥1,246 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (¥240) | ¥610 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (¥163) | ¥381 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (¥75) | ¥267 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (¥1,211) | ¥1,801 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (¥53) | ¥223 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (¥81) | ¥242 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (¥120,609) | ¥193,680 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (¥77,669) | ¥112,128 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (¥13,325) | ¥15,296 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (¥38,835) | ¥127,930 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (¥27,739) | ¥84,445 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (¥11,614) | ¥11,742 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (¥2,357) | ¥3,714 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (¥33,792) | ¥37,069 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (¥10,726) | ¥10,892 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (¥956) | ¥749 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (¥8,876) | ¥1,906 | + 366% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (¥5,461) | ¥6,528 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (¥5,107) | ¥4,644 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (¥10,384) | ¥7,956 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (¥13,315) | ¥13,013 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (¥1,285,624) | ¥2,936,380 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (¥36) | ¥143 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (¥842) | ¥1,406 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (¥6,657) | ¥929 | + 617% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (¥4,442) | ¥8,740 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (¥453) | ¥554 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (¥504) | ¥669 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (¥835) | ¥525 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (¥139) | ¥218 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (¥199) | ¥251 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (¥906) | ¥2,654 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (¥3,362) | ¥3,633 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (¥1,060) | ¥3,165 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (¥6,657) | ¥15,347 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (¥6,204) | ¥6,734 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (¥2,547) | ¥809 | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (¥243) | ¥511 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (¥230) | ¥509 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (¥55,568) | ¥46,875 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (¥17) | ¥26 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (¥8,541) | ¥8,766 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (¥277) | ¥477 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,452 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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