Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 15% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (RM39) | RM20 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (RM30) | RM15 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (RM16) | RM8 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (RM3.50) | RM7 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (RM8) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (RM7) | RM4.59 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (RM23) | RM21 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (RM9) | RM10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (RM6) | RM4.51 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (RM2.76) | RM11 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (RM45) | RM83 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,228 Kz (RM10) | RM4.10 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (RM3.00) | RM3.46 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 89% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (RM4,450) | RM3,383 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (RM2,866) | RM1,808 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (RM492) | RM227 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (RM1,433) | RM2,079 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (RM1,023) | RM1,294 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (RM429) | RM166 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (RM87) | RM111 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (RM1,247) | RM1,436 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (RM396) | RM440 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (RM35) | RM20 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (RM327) | RM29 | + 1032% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (RM202) | RM260 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (RM188) | RM153 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (RM383) | RM304 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (RM491) | RM383 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (RM47,433) | RM153,743 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (RM1.33) | RM2.31 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RM104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 123% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (RM31) | RM18 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (RM246) | RM23 | + 981% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (RM164) | RM65 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (RM17) | RM24 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (RM19) | RM11 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (RM31) | RM17 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (RM5.12) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (RM7) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (RM33) | RM38 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (RM124) | RM89 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (RM39) | RM36 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (RM246) | RM201 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (RM229) | RM185 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (RM94) | RM35 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (RM9) | RM16 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (RM8) | RM24 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (RM2,050) | RM1,894 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (RM0.61) | RM0.43 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (RM315) | RM180 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (RM10) | RM17 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,080 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia
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