- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,553 Kz (¥1,517) | ¥1,057 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,882 Kz (¥1,230) | ¥671 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 Kz (¥414) | ¥497 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 457 Kz (¥195) | ¥205 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,109 Kz (¥474) | ¥301 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 818 Kz (¥349) | ¥808 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,674 Kz (¥715) | ¥924 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,403 Kz (¥599) | ¥749 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 606 Kz (¥259) | ¥429 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 253 Kz (¥108) | ¥282 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,824 Kz (¥2,059) | ¥1,659 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 518 Kz (¥221) | ¥198 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 Kz (¥159) | ¥206 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 83% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 853,772 Kz (¥364,464) | ¥224,805 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 859,273 Kz (¥366,812) | ¥128,074 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,815 Kz (¥22,546) | ¥19,331 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (¥166,128) | ¥124,565 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (¥96,431) | ¥88,209 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 114,728 Kz (¥48,976) | ¥13,050 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,497 Kz (¥6,189) | ¥4,177 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,031 Kz (¥85,391) | ¥58,983 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (¥30,438) | ¥15,842 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,924 Kz (¥2,529) | ¥748 | + 238% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,733 Kz (¥7,143) | ¥1,978 | + 261% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (¥9,310) | ¥8,366 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (¥6,286) | ¥4,198 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (¥13,655) | ¥8,351 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,456 Kz (¥17,697) | ¥14,989 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (¥2,473,125) | ¥2,383,290 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 179 Kz (¥76) | ¥138 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (¥4,561) | ¥10,566 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (¥1,501) | ¥1,278 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (¥1,607) | ¥1,019 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Kz (¥4,269) | ¥4,575 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,758 Kz (¥751) | ¥491 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Kz (¥800) | ¥645 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Kz (¥1,067) | ¥499 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 796 Kz (¥340) | ¥132 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,335 Kz (¥570) | ¥261 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,849 Kz (¥1,216) | ¥3,117 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,006 Kz (¥6,406) | ¥4,427 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,360 Kz (¥1,861) | ¥3,435 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,989 Kz (¥2,557) | ¥10,226 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,881 Kz (¥7,206) | ¥7,878 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,678 Kz (¥1,570) | ¥957 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 690 Kz (¥294) | ¥463 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 327 Kz (¥140) | ¥598 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (¥106,895) | ¥53,237 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (¥30) | ¥41 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,112 Kz (¥9,439) | ¥10,366 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (¥326) | ¥466 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Angola is 14% more expensive than in Japan
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