Cost of living in Angola compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Angola | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,465 Kz (kr 126) | kr 202 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,807 Kz (kr 94) | kr 120 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,314 Kz (kr 45) | kr 72 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 732 Kz (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,797 Kz (kr 35) | kr 49 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,187 Kz (kr 23) | kr 37 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,414 Kz (kr 86) | kr 59 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,566 Kz (kr 30) | kr 29 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,346 Kz (kr 26) | kr 23 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 308 Kz (kr 6.00) | kr 32 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,884 Kz (kr 95) | kr 177 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 977 Kz (kr 19) | kr 36 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 357 Kz (kr 7) | kr 25 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Angola | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 953,849 Kz (kr 18,569) | kr 22,577 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 555,089 Kz (kr 10,806) | kr 16,698 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 142,781 Kz (kr 2,780) | kr 3,191 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 522,470 Kz (kr 10,171) | kr 13,093 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 173,592 Kz (kr 3,379) | kr 10,049 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,756 Kz (kr 793) | kr 1,141 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,981 Kz (kr 564) | kr 445 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 227,167 Kz (kr 4,422) | kr 4,824 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,921 Kz (kr 797) | kr 3,478 | - 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,661 Kz (kr 110) | kr 94 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,764 Kz (kr 54) | kr 496 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Angola | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,977 Kz (kr 272) | kr 964 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,421 Kz (kr 339) | kr 472 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,778 Kz (kr 560) | kr 999 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kz (kr 719) | kr 1,215 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Angola | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,644,640 Kz (kr 187,757) | kr 360,840 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (kr 3.02) | kr 22 | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (kr 226) | kr 819 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 14% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Angola | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,274 Kz (kr 64) | kr 66 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,384 Kz (kr 124) | kr 116 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 66,200 Kz (kr 1,289) | kr 473 | + 173% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,019 Kz (kr 39) | kr 45 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,435 Kz (kr 47) | kr 41 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,718 Kz (kr 33) | kr 38 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,355 Kz (kr 26) | kr 26 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,087 Kz (kr 21) | kr 23 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,836 Kz (kr 75) | kr 455 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Angola | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,209 Kz (kr 354) | kr 673 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,110 Kz (kr 119) | kr 286 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (kr 2,044) | kr 1,389 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (kr 671) | kr 1,044 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,618 Kz (kr 51) | kr 167 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,210 Kz (kr 24) | kr 47 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 486 Kz (kr 9) | kr 91 | - 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 78,248 Kz (kr 1,523) | kr 5,951 | - 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 196 Kz (kr 3.81) | kr 1.37 | + 177% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,093 Kz (kr 430) | kr 464 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,259 Kz (kr 219) | kr 146 | + 50% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Norway
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