Cost of living in Angola compared to New Zealand
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Angola is 5% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,435 Kz (NZ$28) | NZ$22 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,335 Kz (NZ$20) | NZ$13 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,260 Kz (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 969 Kz (NZ$3.60) | NZ$2.43 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,892 Kz (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 723 Kz (NZ$2.69) | NZ$8 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,546 Kz (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,054 Kz (NZ$8) | NZ$4.14 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,051 Kz (NZ$3.91) | NZ$3.06 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,278 Kz (NZ$4.75) | NZ$4.86 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,889 Kz (NZ$22) | NZ$18 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,481 Kz (NZ$5.51) | NZ$3.37 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 429 Kz (NZ$1.59) | NZ$2.86 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Angola is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 765,713 Kz (NZ$2,847) | NZ$3,203 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 512,651 Kz (NZ$1,906) | NZ$2,701 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 265,843 Kz (NZ$989) | NZ$272 | + 263% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,503 Kz (NZ$1,489) | NZ$2,254 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 288,949 Kz (NZ$1,075) | NZ$1,806 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 64,618 Kz (NZ$240) | NZ$200 | + 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,988 Kz (NZ$100) | NZ$81 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 270,919 Kz (NZ$1,007) | NZ$760 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 82,980 Kz (NZ$309) | NZ$287 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,939 Kz (NZ$18) | NZ$14 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,964 Kz (NZ$30) | NZ$28 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 28% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,041 Kz (NZ$101) | NZ$118 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,292 Kz (NZ$113) | NZ$77 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,063 Kz (NZ$197) | NZ$154 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,410 Kz (NZ$280) | NZ$203 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,943,400 Kz (NZ$40,695) | NZ$38,597 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (NZ$0.60) | NZ$2.83 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,675 Kz (NZ$66) | NZ$187 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 32% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,150 Kz (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,457 Kz (NZ$20) | NZ$8 | + 148% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Kz (NZ$56) | NZ$57 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,701 Kz (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,643 Kz (NZ$10) | NZ$5.55 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,040 Kz (NZ$15) | NZ$6 | + 142% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 673 Kz (NZ$2.50) | NZ$3.32 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 Kz (NZ$5.11) | NZ$4.11 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Kz (NZ$14) | NZ$34 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Angola | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,945 Kz (NZ$33) | NZ$72 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,588 Kz (NZ$24) | NZ$38 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,829 Kz (NZ$74) | NZ$205 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,461 Kz (NZ$95) | NZ$112 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,517 Kz (NZ$5.64) | NZ$17 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,478 Kz (NZ$9) | NZ$5.29 | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 494 Kz (NZ$1.84) | NZ$10 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,794 Kz (NZ$1,360) | NZ$797 | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Kz (NZ$0.11) | NZ$0.41 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,011 Kz (NZ$149) | NZ$74 | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,441 Kz (NZ$5.36) | NZ$34 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 17% cheaper than in New Zealand
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