Cost of living in Angola compared to Mauritius
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Angola is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (₨412) | ₨329 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (₨367) | ₨259 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (₨128) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (₨87) | ₨70 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (₨109) | ₨85 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (₨68) | ₨111 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (₨268) | ₨400 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (₨89) | ₨89 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (₨57) | ₨54 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (₨26) | ₨68 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (₨636) | ₨477 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (₨76) | ₨81 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (₨27) | ₨35 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 683,574 Kz (₨33,863) | ₨55,840 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (₨32,784) | ₨32,316 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (₨3,044) | ₨4,305 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377,298 Kz (₨18,691) | ₨27,684 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (₨45,481) | ₨20,369 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (₨3,897) | ₨2,268 | + 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,295 Kz (₨1,154) | ₨1,315 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (₨14,707) | ₨16,389 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (₨7,979) | ₨5,779 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (₨261) | ₨266 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (₨176) | ₨2,000 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 51% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (₨652) | ₨1,963 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (₨1,130) | ₨2,389 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (₨1,928) | ₨3,278 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (₨2,279) | ₨2,195 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (₨843,178) | ₨630,907 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (₨17) | ₨73 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (₨851) | ₨1,554 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (₨290) | ₨326 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (₨220) | ₨722 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (₨976) | ₨1,254 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (₨159) | ₨231 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (₨164) | ₨198 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (₨126) | ₨246 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (₨42) | ₨102 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (₨53) | ₨87 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (₨525) | ₨1,083 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
Angola | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (₨633) | ₨1,107 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (₨329) | ₨529 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (₨3,963) | ₨1,000 | + 296% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (₨2,153) | ₨1,722 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (₨580) | ₨273 | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (₨236) | ₨138 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (₨34) | ₨162 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (₨15,645) | ₨27,684 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (₨5.91) | ₨1.36 | + 335% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (₨951) | ₨1,300 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (₨119) | ₨50 | + 139% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Mauritius
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