Cost of living in Angola compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Angola | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (7,435 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (5,798 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (2,547 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (1,462 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (1,822 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (1,359 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (3,428 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (1,843 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (1,176 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (361 ₦) | 657 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (5,596 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (1,339 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (324 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Angola | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (941,439 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (917,616 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (92,953 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (429,455 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (115,873 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (105,505 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (14,972 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (59,896 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (52,366 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (4,457 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (3,088 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Angola | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (7,917 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (8,911 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (42,517 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (269,432 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Angola | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (10,646,254 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (273 ₦) | 485 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (11,988 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Angola | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (2,753 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (4,153 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (48,147 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (2,124 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (1,414 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (2,647 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (933 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (330 ₦) | 794 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (2,826 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Angola | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (16,229 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (6,740 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (79,805 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 513% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (54,558 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (4,518 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (2,196 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (1,031 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (191,466 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (18 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (30,407 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (3,682 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 755 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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