Cost of living in Angola compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 126% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,176 Kz (RM77) | RM14 | + 470% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,923 Kz (RM53) | RM17 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,185 Kz (RM23) | RM8 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Kz (RM12) | RM7 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,952 Kz (RM21) | RM9 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 861 Kz (RM9) | RM5.82 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,815 Kz (RM41) | RM23 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,039 Kz (RM22) | RM11 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 873 Kz (RM9) | RM4.40 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,527 Kz (RM16) | RM12 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,540 Kz (RM92) | RM76 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,357 Kz (RM15) | RM5.04 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 469 Kz (RM5.05) | RM3.45 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 176% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 651,481 Kz (RM7,002) | RM2,964 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 399,219 Kz (RM4,291) | RM2,132 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,312 Kz (RM2,701) | RM242 | + 1018% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 330,880 Kz (RM3,556) | RM1,877 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,705 Kz (RM2,404) | RM1,177 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 46,159 Kz (RM496) | RM231 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,702 Kz (RM405) | RM110 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 230,076 Kz (RM2,473) | RM2,231 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,565 Kz (RM640) | RM344 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,826 Kz (RM63) | RM24 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,563 Kz (RM38) | RM21 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 69% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,220 Kz (RM336) | RM217 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,458 Kz (RM188) | RM132 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,985 Kz (RM440) | RM279 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 83,427 Kz (RM897) | RM245 | + 266% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,909,580 Kz (RM85,011) | RM157,268 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Kz (RM1.73) | RM2.18 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,105 Kz (RM195) | RM92 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 157% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,743 Kz (RM51) | RM15 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,478 Kz (RM123) | RM20 | + 517% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,846 Kz (RM203) | RM79 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,764 Kz (RM40) | RM26 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,424 Kz (RM26) | RM10 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,085 Kz (RM33) | RM12 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 711 Kz (RM8) | RM7 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,429 Kz (RM15) | RM6 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,917 Kz (RM42) | RM48 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 74% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Angola | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,639 Kz (RM179) | RM143 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,215 Kz (RM67) | RM34 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24,584 Kz (RM264) | RM206 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,693 Kz (RM491) | RM100 | + 391% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,085 Kz (RM33) | RM101 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,622 Kz (RM17) | RM12 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,797 Kz (RM19) | RM15 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 320,925 Kz (RM3,449) | RM2,097 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 48 Kz (RM0.52) | RM0.24 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,310 Kz (RM347) | RM154 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,122 Kz (RM12) | RM18 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 662 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 96% more expensive than in Malaysia
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