Cost of living in Angola compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 315 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 179 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 73 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 50 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 33 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 90 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 46 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 33 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 30 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 265 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kz (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 40 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Angola is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (Mex$ 18,581) | Mex$ 24,018 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (Mex$ 10,313) | Mex$ 12,775 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (Mex$ 1,286) | Mex$ 1,284 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (Mex$ 12,233) | Mex$ 15,207 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (Mex$ 19,008) | Mex$ 7,631 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (Mex$ 1,839) | Mex$ 739 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 411 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (Mex$ 3,969) | Mex$ 5,964 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (Mex$ 3,371) | Mex$ 2,203 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 141 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 137 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 955 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 740 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 1,710 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (Mex$ 1,232) | Mex$ 1,447 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (Mex$ 356,290) | Mex$ 378,169 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 650 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 104 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 269 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 666 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 90 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 66 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 82 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 40 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 41 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 301 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Angola | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 373 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 175 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (Mex$ 1,675) | Mex$ 1,081 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 825 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 182 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 96 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 58 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (Mex$ 6,611) | Mex$ 10,806 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.38 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 901 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 82 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,459 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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