Cost of living in Angola compared to Mexico
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| Food in Angola is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 175 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 110 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 54 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 33 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 68 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 225 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 29 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (Mex$ 20,754) | Mex$ 18,711 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (Mex$ 13,365) | Mex$ 8,710 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (Mex$ 2,293) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (Mex$ 6,682) | Mex$ 10,855 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (Mex$ 4,773) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (Mex$ 1,999) | Mex$ 854 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 377 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (Mex$ 5,815) | Mex$ 7,451 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (Mex$ 1,846) | Mex$ 1,945 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 101 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (Mex$ 1,527) | Mex$ 84 | + 1708% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 838 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (Mex$ 879) | Mex$ 615 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (Mex$ 2,291) | Mex$ 1,173 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (Mex$ 221,223) | Mex$ 318,920 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 126% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 81 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 198 | + 477% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 539 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 69 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 48 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 56 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 188 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 345 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 139 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (Mex$ 1,146) | Mex$ 966 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (Mex$ 1,068) | Mex$ 663 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 114 | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 61 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 40 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (Mex$ 9,562) | Mex$ 9,578 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (Mex$ 2.86) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (Mex$ 1,470) | Mex$ 919 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 57 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,522 prices entered by 1,383 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 37% more expensive than in Mexico
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