Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (RM41) | RM21 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (RM26) | RM16 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (RM13) | RM9 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (RM4.69) | RM7 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (RM8) | RM8 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (RM5.71) | RM5.27 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (RM30) | RM29 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (RM15) | RM9 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (RM6) | RM3.56 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (RM1.39) | RM11 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (RM29) | RM88 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (RM3.23) | RM4.10 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (RM2.49) | RM3.22 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 95% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (RM12,184) | RM3,442 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (RM1,109) | RM1,795 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (RM158) | RM294 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (RM2,536) | RM2,263 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (RM1,268) | RM1,385 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (RM507) | RM196 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (RM135) | RM98 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (RM2,083) | RM1,610 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (RM541) | RM488 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (RM31) | RM21 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (RM89) | RM32 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (RM99) | RM227 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (RM204) | RM152 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (RM158) | RM270 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (RM441) | RM298 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (RM190,166) | RM154,513 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (RM1.05) | RM1.98 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (RM317) | RM87 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (RM28) | RM15 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (RM67) | RM16 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (RM82) | RM73 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (RM8) | RM21 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (RM15) | RM13 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (RM16) | RM16 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (RM4.41) | RM5.12 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (RM3.61) | RM9 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (RM14) | RM45 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (RM143) | RM84 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (RM27) | RM36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM258 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (RM254) | RM196 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (RM19) | RM32 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (RM10) | RM16 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM20 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (RM1,929) | RM1,919 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (RM210) | RM156 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (RM6) | RM17 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 897 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 52% more expensive than in Malaysia
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