Cost of living in Angola compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (₩13,333) | ₩11,447 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (₩11,882) | ₩8,463 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (₩4,155) | ₩6,487 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (₩2,823) | ₩3,005 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (₩3,536) | ₩4,131 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (₩2,186) | ₩7,882 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (₩8,667) | ₩8,410 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (₩2,866) | ₩9,989 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (₩1,847) | ₩4,206 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (₩844) | ₩3,648 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (₩20,564) | ₩29,378 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (₩2,446) | ₩2,506 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (₩871) | ₩4,400 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 683,574 Kz (₩1,095,642) | ₩3,503,830 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (₩1,060,741) | ₩1,911,090 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (₩98,496) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377,298 Kz (₩604,739) | ₩1,369,270 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (₩1,471,542) | ₩776,874 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (₩126,099) | ₩542,787 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,295 Kz (₩37,337) | ₩29,901 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (₩475,834) | ₩800,000 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (₩258,149) | ₩150,000 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (₩8,444) | ₩14,795 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (₩5,704) | ₩30,000 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (₩21,096) | ₩85,683 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (₩36,553) | ₩66,207 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (₩62,386) | ₩117,681 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (₩73,735) | ₩172,946 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (₩27,281,020) | ₩35,630,100 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (₩535) | ₩1,683 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (₩27,524) | ₩60,660 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 58% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (₩9,374) | ₩9,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (₩7,104) | ₩10,000 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (₩31,562) | ₩200,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (₩5,146) | ₩17,379 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (₩5,309) | ₩11,250 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (₩4,075) | ₩10,000 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (₩1,353) | ₩2,000 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (₩1,710) | ₩3,239 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (₩16,996) | ₩17,429 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 34% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Angola | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (₩20,483) | ₩51,145 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (₩10,660) | ₩30,000 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (₩128,225) | ₩40,000 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (₩69,675) | ₩68,634 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (₩18,761) | ₩15,000 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (₩7,635) | ₩5,270 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (₩1,115) | ₩4,894 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (₩506,206) | ₩1,089,690 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (₩191) | ₩240 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (₩30,780) | ₩74,234 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (₩3,865) | ₩4,500 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 605 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 43% cheaper than in South Korea
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