Cost of living in Angola compared to Panama
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Angola is 10% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (13 B/.) | 18 B/. | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (4.33 B/.) | 3.95 B/. | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (1.52 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (3.85 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (2.20 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (4.03 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (2.49 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (0.96 B/.) | 1.37 B/. | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (12 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (2.58 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (0.68 B/.) | 1.89 B/. | - 64% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (1,930 B/.) | 1,424 B/. | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (1,110 B/.) | 830 B/. | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (197 B/.) | 114 B/. | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (909 B/.) | 937 B/. | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (245 B/.) | 863 B/. | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (97 B/.) | 92 B/. | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (56 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (320 B/.) | 431 B/. | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (111 B/.) | 99 B/. | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (47 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 346% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 21% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (28 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (44 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (73 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (97 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (15,861 B/.) | 22,953 B/. | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 156 Kz (0.31 B/.) | 1.46 B/. | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (23 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (5.87 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (10 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (89 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (4.73 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (5.81 B/.) | 4.44 B/. | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (3.48 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (2.04 B/.) | 3.61 B/. | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (1.98 B/.) | 3.54 B/. | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (7 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Angola | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (44 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (206 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 502% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (97 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (7 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (3.72 B/.) | 5.46 B/. | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (0.95 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (160 B/.) | 662 B/. | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (0.24 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (63 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (4.22 B/.) | 5.61 B/. | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 6% cheaper than in Panama
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