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Cost of living in Angola compared to Japan
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,508 Kz (¥1,581) | ¥1,034 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,515 Kz (¥1,233) | ¥720 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (¥476) | ¥464 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407 Kz (¥143) | ¥200 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kz (¥384) | ¥271 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Kz (¥244) | ¥640 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,177 Kz (¥764) | ¥915 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,116 Kz (¥391) | ¥613 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 717 Kz (¥252) | ¥420 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 217 Kz (¥76) | ¥267 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,901 Kz (¥2,070) | ¥1,604 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 714 Kz (¥250) | ¥209 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 377 Kz (¥132) | ¥200 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 79% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (¥311,491) | ¥256,284 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (¥327,948) | ¥116,029 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (¥12,587) | ¥23,252 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (¥136,519) | ¥120,733 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (¥79,244) | ¥82,119 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (¥37,095) | ¥11,573 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (¥4,999) | ¥4,112 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (¥85,671) | ¥63,696 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (¥25,013) | ¥16,934 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,022 Kz (¥2,113) | ¥730 | + 190% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (¥12,278) | ¥1,567 | + 683% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (¥7,651) | ¥5,970 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (¥5,166) | ¥3,940 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (¥11,221) | ¥8,357 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (¥18,297) | ¥12,795 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (¥2,032,339) | ¥2,848,210 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Kz (¥60) | ¥147 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (¥3,748) | ¥12,471 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (¥1,234) | ¥1,279 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (¥1,320) | ¥1,179 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,772 Kz (¥4,130) | ¥5,268 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,686 Kz (¥591) | ¥643 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,787 Kz (¥627) | ¥726 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,544 Kz (¥1,243) | ¥490 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 743 Kz (¥261) | ¥144 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,432 Kz (¥502) | ¥208 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,318 Kz (¥1,164) | ¥2,754 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,872 Kz (¥6,620) | ¥4,233 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,231 Kz (¥1,484) | ¥3,266 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 Kz (¥2,105) | ¥10,578 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,689 Kz (¥12,520) | ¥8,596 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Kz (¥1,754) | ¥947 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,718 Kz (¥954) | ¥488 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 906 Kz (¥318) | ¥533 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (¥87,843) | ¥56,871 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (¥25) | ¥57 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Kz (¥8,770) | ¥9,818 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (¥268) | ¥464 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,825 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Angola is 4% more expensive than in Japan
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