- 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 | 4,508 Kz (¥1,648) | ¥1,054 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,515 Kz (¥1,285) | ¥698 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (¥496) | ¥436 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407 Kz (¥149) | ¥205 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kz (¥400) | ¥285 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Kz (¥254) | ¥777 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,177 Kz (¥796) | ¥910 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,116 Kz (¥408) | ¥697 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 717 Kz (¥262) | ¥414 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 217 Kz (¥79) | ¥265 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,901 Kz (¥2,158) | ¥1,538 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 714 Kz (¥261) | ¥203 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 377 Kz (¥138) | ¥198 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 89% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (¥324,732) | ¥231,808 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (¥341,889) | ¥125,591 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (¥13,122) | ¥21,159 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (¥142,323) | ¥113,754 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (¥82,612) | ¥74,885 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (¥38,671) | ¥12,611 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (¥5,211) | ¥4,134 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (¥89,313) | ¥55,558 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (¥26,077) | ¥16,830 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,022 Kz (¥2,202) | ¥693 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (¥12,800) | ¥1,827 | + 601% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (¥7,976) | ¥6,829 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (¥5,385) | ¥4,215 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (¥11,698) | ¥8,321 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (¥19,074) | ¥13,972 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (¥2,118,731) | ¥2,590,890 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Kz (¥62) | ¥145 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (¥3,908) | ¥11,257 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (¥1,286) | ¥1,278 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (¥1,377) | ¥1,016 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,772 Kz (¥4,305) | ¥3,622 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,686 Kz (¥616) | ¥630 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,787 Kz (¥654) | ¥707 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,544 Kz (¥1,296) | ¥455 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 743 Kz (¥272) | ¥137 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,432 Kz (¥524) | ¥217 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,318 Kz (¥1,213) | ¥2,939 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,872 Kz (¥6,902) | ¥4,035 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,231 Kz (¥1,547) | ¥3,358 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 Kz (¥2,194) | ¥12,964 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,689 Kz (¥13,052) | ¥7,899 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Kz (¥1,829) | ¥880 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,718 Kz (¥994) | ¥491 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 906 Kz (¥331) | ¥560 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (¥91,577) | ¥49,094 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (¥26) | ¥56 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Kz (¥9,143) | ¥10,296 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (¥279) | ¥468 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,025 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Angola is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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