Cost of living in Angola compared to Kenya
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (Shilling1,482) | Shilling1,059 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (Shilling1,156) | Shilling882 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (Shilling508) | Shilling481 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (Shilling291) | Shilling142 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (Shilling363) | Shilling271 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (Shilling271) | Shilling100 | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (Shilling684) | Shilling502 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (Shilling367) | Shilling198 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (Shilling234) | Shilling92 | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (Shilling72) | Shilling242 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (Shilling1,116) | Shilling1,265 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (Shilling267) | Shilling201 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (Shilling65) | Shilling111 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Angola is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (Shilling187,713) | Shilling196,139 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (Shilling182,963) | Shilling128,896 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (Shilling18,534) | Shilling8,579 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (Shilling85,629) | Shilling97,620 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (Shilling23,104) | Shilling23,400 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (Shilling21,037) | Shilling8,455 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (Shilling2,985) | Shilling5,873 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (Shilling11,943) | Shilling43,137 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (Shilling10,441) | Shilling23,937 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (Shilling889) | Shilling700 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (Shilling616) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Angola is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (Shilling1,579) | Shilling7,496 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (Shilling1,777) | Shilling2,759 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (Shilling8,478) | Shilling17,508 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (Shilling53,722) | Shilling8,255 | + 551% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 44% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (Shilling2,122,750) | Shilling1,786,980 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 260 Kz (Shilling48) | Shilling193 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (Shilling2,390) | Shilling5,266 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 54% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (Shilling549) | Shilling178 | + 208% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (Shilling828) | Shilling320 | + 159% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (Shilling9,600) | Shilling4,026 | + 138% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (Shilling424) | Shilling333 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (Shilling282) | Shilling308 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (Shilling528) | Shilling439 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (Shilling186) | Shilling100 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (Shilling66) | Shilling122 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (Shilling563) | Shilling1,306 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 30% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Angola | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (Shilling3,236) | Shilling3,290 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (Shilling1,344) | Shilling1,744 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (Shilling15,912) | Shilling1,600 | + 895% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (Shilling10,878) | Shilling5,898 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (Shilling901) | Shilling906 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (Shilling438) | Shilling234 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (Shilling206) | Shilling260 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (Shilling38,176) | Shilling26,546 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (Shilling3.55) | Shilling4.09 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (Shilling6,063) | Shilling6,759 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (Shilling734) | Shilling304 | + 141% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on November 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Kenya
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