Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (RM45) | RM17 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (RM35) | RM19 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (RM16) | RM9 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (RM9) | RM8 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (RM11) | RM10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (RM8) | RM6 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (RM21) | RM27 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (RM11) | RM12 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (RM7) | RM4.73 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (RM2.21) | RM12 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (RM34) | RM66 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (RM8) | RM4.72 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (RM1.98) | RM3.69 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 14% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (RM5,750) | RM4,011 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (RM5,604) | RM2,283 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (RM568) | RM254 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (RM2,623) | RM2,402 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (RM708) | RM1,376 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (RM644) | RM863 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (RM91) | RM111 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (RM366) | RM1,876 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (RM320) | RM907 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (RM27) | RM33 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (RM19) | RM36 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (RM48) | RM223 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (RM54) | RM142 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (RM260) | RM318 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (RM1,645) | RM314 | + 425% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 26% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (RM65,019) | RM152,122 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (RM1.67) | RM2.07 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (RM73) | RM51 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (RM17) | RM9 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (RM25) | RM21 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (RM294) | RM91 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (RM13) | RM44 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (RM9) | RM11 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (RM16) | RM14 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (RM5.70) | RM20 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (RM2.01) | RM7 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (RM17) | RM28 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (RM99) | RM115 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (RM41) | RM41 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (RM487) | RM211 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (RM333) | RM129 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (RM28) | RM41 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (RM13) | RM13 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (RM6) | RM19 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (RM1,169) | RM2,145 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (RM0.11) | RM0.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (RM186) | RM201 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (RM22) | RM18 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 856 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Malaysia
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