Cost of living in Angola compared to Mauritius
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (₨526) | ₨269 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (₨367) | ₨350 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (₨169) | ₨172 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (₨60) | ₨35 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (₨150) | ₨99 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (₨86) | ₨87 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (₨312) | ₨160 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (₨158) | ₨95 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (₨97) | ₨56 | + 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (₨38) | ₨70 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (₨456) | ₨472 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (₨101) | ₨76 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (₨26) | ₨10 | + 165% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Angola is 47% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (₨75,443) | ₨50,890 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (₨43,404) | ₨23,651 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (₨7,695) | ₨2,840 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (₨35,552) | ₨27,201 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (₨9,592) | ₨13,679 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (₨3,801) | ₨2,000 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (₨2,172) | ₨884 | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (₨12,527) | ₨27,685 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (₨4,335) | ₨7,679 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (₨306) | ₨250 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (₨1,848) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (₨1,104) | ₨2,280 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (₨1,734) | ₨3,120 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (₨2,864) | ₨4,041 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (₨3,774) | ₨3,000 | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 49% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (₨620,039) | ₨1,376,100 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 252 Kz (₨19) | ₨74 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (₨893) | ₨1,500 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (₨230) | ₨125 | + 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (₨386) | ₨400 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (₨3,462) | ₨800 | + 333% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (₨185) | ₨150 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (₨227) | ₨156 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (₨136) | ₨300 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (₨80) | ₨125 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (₨77) | ₨75 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (₨261) | ₨600 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 58% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (₨1,711) | ₨1,000 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (₨486) | ₨544 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (₨8,063) | ₨1,000 | + 706% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (₨3,810) | ₨1,400 | + 172% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (₨258) | ₨300 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (₨146) | ₨125 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (₨37) | ₨175 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (₨6,241) | ₨25,000 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (₨9) | ₨1.00 | + 840% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (₨2,453) | ₨1,300 | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (₨165) | ₨242 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Mauritius
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