Cost of living in Angola compared to Mauritius
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Angola is 15% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (₨369) | ₨278 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (₨282) | ₨206 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,414 Kz (₨109) | ₨114 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (₨33) | ₨50 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (₨80) | ₨78 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (₨62) | ₨59 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (₨212) | ₨141 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (₨83) | ₨55 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (₨57) | ₨43 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (₨26) | ₨67 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (₨420) | ₨470 | - 11% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,228 Kz (₨95) | ₨61 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (₨28) | ₨14 | + 107% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Angola is 88% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 543,500 Kz (₨41,828) | ₨35,922 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350,000 Kz (₨26,936) | ₨20,534 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (₨4,621) | ₨2,100 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 175,000 Kz (₨13,468) | ₨26,665 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 125,000 Kz (₨9,620) | ₨10,203 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (₨4,028) | ₨1,479 | + 172% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (₨818) | ₨905 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen TV | 152,275 Kz (₨11,719) | ₨20,089 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (₨3,720) | ₨4,343 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (₨332) | ₨258 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (₨3,078) | ₨149 | + 1962% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (₨1,894) | ₨3,146 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (₨1,771) | ₨2,000 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (₨3,601) | ₨3,514 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (₨4,618) | ₨4,688 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 44% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (₨445,866) | ₨1,305,660 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (₨12) | ₨47 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,647 | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 23% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (₨292) | ₨408 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (₨2,309) | ₨574 | + 302% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (₨1,540) | ₨750 | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,040 Kz (₨157) | ₨259 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (₨175) | ₨229 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (₨289) | ₨251 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (₨48) | ₨109 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (₨69) | ₨108 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (₨314) | ₨242 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (₨1,166) | ₨1,888 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (₨367) | ₨606 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (₨2,309) | ₨1,207 | + 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (₨2,152) | ₨2,474 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (₨883) | ₨768 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (₨84) | ₨171 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (₨80) | ₨222 | - 64% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (₨19,272) | ₨39,922 | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (₨5.77) | ₨4.55 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (₨2,962) | ₨2,077 | + 43% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (₨96) | ₨254 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Mauritius
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