- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,469 Kz (¥1,284) | ¥1,067 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,073 Kz (¥1,138) | ¥690 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 971 Kz (¥360) | ¥453 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 446 Kz (¥165) | ¥201 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,129 Kz (¥418) | ¥296 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 Kz (¥369) | ¥801 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,514 Kz (¥561) | ¥924 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,345 Kz (¥498) | ¥734 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Kz (¥280) | ¥436 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 265 Kz (¥98) | ¥280 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,506 Kz (¥2,039) | ¥1,689 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 963 Kz (¥357) | ¥197 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 Kz (¥145) | ¥195 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (¥328,812) | ¥213,194 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (¥346,184) | ¥123,921 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (¥13,287) | ¥21,696 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (¥144,111) | ¥115,768 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (¥83,650) | ¥73,144 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (¥39,157) | ¥12,994 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (¥5,277) | ¥3,965 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (¥90,435) | ¥58,825 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (¥26,404) | ¥16,725 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,560 Kz (¥2,429) | ¥717 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (¥12,961) | ¥2,062 | + 528% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (¥8,076) | ¥7,492 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (¥5,453) | ¥4,823 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (¥11,845) | ¥8,419 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (¥19,314) | ¥15,294 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (¥2,145,350) | ¥2,603,060 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 179 Kz (¥66) | ¥142 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (¥3,957) | ¥11,085 | - 64% | |
| 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 (¥1,302) | ¥1,278 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (¥1,394) | ¥1,019 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Kz (¥3,703) | ¥3,562 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,758 Kz (¥651) | ¥612 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,079 Kz (¥770) | ¥680 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,560 Kz (¥1,318) | ¥455 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 796 Kz (¥295) | ¥143 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,674 Kz (¥620) | ¥236 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,076 Kz (¥1,139) | ¥3,125 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,472 Kz (¥6,840) | ¥4,343 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,638 Kz (¥1,718) | ¥3,392 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,989 Kz (¥2,218) | ¥14,181 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,171 Kz (¥6,729) | ¥8,387 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,678 Kz (¥1,362) | ¥973 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 690 Kz (¥255) | ¥482 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 327 Kz (¥121) | ¥587 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (¥92,728) | ¥49,094 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (¥26) | ¥52 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,112 Kz (¥8,188) | ¥10,897 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (¥283) | ¥468 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Angola is 7% more expensive than in Japan
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