Cost of living in Angola compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (9 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (2.83 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (1.93 B/.) | 1.78 B/. | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (2.38 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (1.65 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (6 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (2.18 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (1.63 B/.) | 2.27 B/. | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (0.57 B/.) | 1.82 B/. | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (11 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (1.81 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (0.61 B/.) | 2.19 B/. | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (967 B/.) | 1,591 B/. | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (537 B/.) | 986 B/. | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (67 B/.) | 147 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (637 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (990 B/.) | 676 B/. | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (96 B/.) | 101 B/. | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (23 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (207 B/.) | 256 B/. | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (176 B/.) | 131 B/. | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (5.74 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (3.88 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (21 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (37 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (50 B/.) | 96 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (64 B/.) | 146 B/. | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (18,549 B/.) | 24,370 B/. | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (0.36 B/.) | 1.07 B/. | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (20 B/.) | 23 B/. | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 67% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (4.79 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (21 B/.) | 80 B/. | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (2.94 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (3.23 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (2.94 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (0.87 B/.) | 4.49 B/. | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (1.17 B/.) | 3.34 B/. | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (4.82 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (17 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (5.45 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (87 B/.) | 35 B/. | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (64 B/.) | 66 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (10 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (4.05 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (0.76 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (344 B/.) | 805 B/. | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (0.36 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (21 B/.) | 57 B/. | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (2.42 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 571 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00109
PAB
/
AOA
*
Cost of living in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Panama
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Panama
- Cost of living in Andorra is 35% more expensive than in Panama
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 89% more expensive than in Panama
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 17% more expensive than in Panama
- Cost of living in Armenia is 4% cheaper than in Panama
- Cost of living in Austria is 44% more expensive than in Panama
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Panama
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Panama