Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (¥1,446) | ¥997 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (¥1,127) | ¥723 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (¥495) | ¥519 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (¥284) | ¥203 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (¥354) | ¥324 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (¥264) | ¥616 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (¥667) | ¥932 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (¥358) | ¥848 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (¥229) | ¥542 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (¥70) | ¥288 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (¥1,088) | ¥1,241 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (¥260) | ¥242 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (¥63) | ¥205 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (¥183,051) | ¥283,097 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (¥178,419) | ¥164,457 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (¥18,074) | ¥23,456 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (¥83,502) | ¥150,506 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (¥22,530) | ¥80,601 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (¥20,514) | ¥36,588 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (¥2,911) | ¥4,379 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (¥11,646) | ¥52,721 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (¥10,182) | ¥36,350 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (¥867) | ¥1,077 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (¥600) | ¥1,368 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (¥1,539) | ¥6,007 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (¥1,733) | ¥5,278 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (¥8,267) | ¥9,665 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (¥52,388) | ¥13,627 | + 284% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (¥2,070,029) | ¥2,740,140 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (¥53) | ¥170 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (¥2,331) | ¥9,951 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (¥535) | ¥2,154 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (¥807) | ¥2,551 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (¥9,362) | ¥5,499 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (¥413) | ¥1,340 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (¥275) | ¥842 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (¥515) | ¥750 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (¥181) | ¥225 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (¥64) | ¥233 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (¥549) | ¥3,812 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Angola | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (¥3,156) | ¥4,064 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (¥1,310) | ¥3,590 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (¥15,517) | ¥4,524 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (¥10,608) | ¥6,047 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (¥879) | ¥896 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (¥427) | ¥487 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (¥201) | ¥585 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (¥37,228) | ¥98,506 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (¥3) | ¥52 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (¥5,912) | ¥9,275 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (¥716) | ¥587 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,204 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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