- Cost of Living
- Angola
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,508 Kz (5,313 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,515 Kz (4,143 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (1,600 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407 Kz (479 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kz (1,289 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Kz (819 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,177 Kz (2,566 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,116 Kz (1,315 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 717 Kz (845 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 217 Kz (256 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,901 Kz (6,956 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 714 Kz (841 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 377 Kz (445 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 261% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (1,046,640 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (1,101,938 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (42,295 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (458,719 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (266,267 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (124,641 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 559% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (16,797 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (287,864 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (84,047 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,022 Kz (7,099 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 522% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (41,256 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 2673% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (25,708 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (17,357 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (37,703 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (61,478 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (6,828,861 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Kz (201 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (12,595 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (4,145 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (4,437 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,772 Kz (13,876 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,686 Kz (1,987 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,787 Kz (2,106 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,544 Kz (4,177 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 743 Kz (875 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,432 Kz (1,688 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,318 Kz (3,911 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,872 Kz (22,245 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,231 Kz (4,987 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 Kz (7,072 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,689 Kz (42,067 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Kz (5,894 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,718 Kz (3,204 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 906 Kz (1,068 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (295,161 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (83 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Kz (29,468 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (901 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,630 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Angola is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria
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