Cost of living in Angola compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 18% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (Shilling1,173) | Shilling648 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (Shilling1,045) | Shilling755 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (Shilling366) | Shilling461 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (Shilling248) | Shilling119 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (Shilling311) | Shilling241 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (Shilling192) | Shilling109 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (Shilling762) | Shilling876 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (Shilling252) | Shilling283 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (Shilling163) | Shilling127 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (Shilling74) | Shilling304 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (Shilling1,809) | Shilling1,499 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (Shilling215) | Shilling188 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (Shilling77) | Shilling43 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz (Shilling118,702) | Shilling160,277 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (Shilling69,474) | Shilling93,468 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (Shilling8,666) | Shilling7,126 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz (Shilling70,188) | Shilling65,576 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz (Shilling155,965) | Shilling55,238 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (Shilling12,387) | Shilling4,581 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz (Shilling2,810) | Shilling3,272 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (Shilling41,863) | Shilling36,351 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (Shilling22,712) | Shilling16,041 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (Shilling743) | Shilling991 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (Shilling502) | Shilling550 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 32% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (Shilling1,856) | Shilling6,708 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (Shilling3,216) | Shilling2,827 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (Shilling5,489) | Shilling8,950 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (Shilling6,487) | Shilling7,335 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (Shilling2,400,141) | Shilling2,538,990 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (Shilling47) | Shilling180 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (Shilling2,421) | Shilling4,746 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 41% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (Shilling825) | Shilling303 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (Shilling625) | Shilling414 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (Shilling2,777) | Shilling2,204 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (Shilling453) | Shilling1,000 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (Shilling467) | Shilling250 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (Shilling359) | Shilling300 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (Shilling119) | Shilling201 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (Shilling150) | Shilling161 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (Shilling1,495) | Shilling738 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 9% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (Shilling1,802) | Shilling2,541 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (Shilling938) | Shilling1,871 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (Shilling11,281) | Shilling2,518 | + 348% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (Shilling6,130) | Shilling4,892 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (Shilling1,651) | Shilling749 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (Shilling672) | Shilling374 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (Shilling98) | Shilling330 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (Shilling44,535) | Shilling80,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (Shilling17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (Shilling2,708) | Shilling4,740 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (Shilling340) | Shilling296 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 663 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 9% cheaper than in Kenya
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