Cost of living in Angola compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (3,532 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (2,704 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (1,402 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (315 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (764 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (591 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (2,035 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (798 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (543 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (248 ₦) | 328 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (4,022 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (177 ₦) | 360 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (270 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (400,742 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (258,067 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (44,275 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (129,034 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (92,167 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (38,591 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (7,832 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (112,278 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (35,638 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (3,176 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (29,493 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 2375% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (18,147 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (16,970 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (34,503 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (44,240 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (4,271,679 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (120 ₦) | 148 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (2,797 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (22,120 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 687% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (14,759 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (1,504 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (1,673 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (2,773 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (461 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (662 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (3,011 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (11,170 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (3,520 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (22,120 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (20,613 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (8,462 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (808 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (765 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (184,633 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (55 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (28,380 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (922 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,168 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria
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