Cost of living in Angola compared to Mexico
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Angola is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 267 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 147 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 68 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 26 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 45 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 26 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 86 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 48 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 28 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 258 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 58% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Angola is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (Mex$ 28,920) | Mex$ 20,174 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (Mex$ 16,639) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (Mex$ 2,950) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (Mex$ 13,628) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (Mex$ 3,677) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (Mex$ 1,457) | Mex$ 721 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 399 | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (Mex$ 4,802) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 115 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 126 | + 461% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 967 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 718 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (Mex$ 1,447) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (Mex$ 237,685) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 252 Kz (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 559 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 91 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 205 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (Mex$ 1,327) | Mex$ 592 | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 74 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 60 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 69 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 39 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 35 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 245 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 358 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 155 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (Mex$ 3,091) | Mex$ 723 | + 327% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (Mex$ 1,460) | Mex$ 766 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 163 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 79 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 45 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (Mex$ 2,393) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (Mex$ 3.60) | Mex$ 2.26 | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 888 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 78 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Mexico
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