Cost of living in Angola compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (3,794 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (2,394 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (1,236 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (434 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (785 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (529 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (2,752 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (1,368 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (579 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (129 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (2,717 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (298 ₦) | 306 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (230 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (1,127,218 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (102,627 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (14,661 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (234,576 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (117,288 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (46,915 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (12,504 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (192,686 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (50,065 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (2,861 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (8,189 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 719% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (9,142 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (18,882 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (14,642 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (40,814 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (17,593,180 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (97 ₦) | 144 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (29,322 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (2,580 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (6,177 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (7,629 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (754 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (1,390 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (1,442 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (408 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (334 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (1,331 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (13,254 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (2,538 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (23,458 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (1,737 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (880 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 511 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (178,422 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (19,454 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (583 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 874 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria
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