Cost of living in Angola compared to Sweden
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Angola is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Angola | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (108 kr) | 131 kr | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (84 kr) | 93 kr | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (37 kr) | 72 kr | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (21 kr) | 15 kr | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (26 kr) | 43 kr | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (20 kr) | 37 kr | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (50 kr) | 56 kr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (27 kr) | 30 kr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (17 kr) | 14 kr | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (5.23 kr) | 18 kr | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (81 kr) | 119 kr | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (19 kr) | 24 kr | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (4.69 kr) | 20 kr | - 77% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Angola | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (13,621 kr) | 18,181 kr | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (13,277 kr) | 12,540 kr | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (1,345 kr) | 2,161 kr | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (6,214 kr) | 12,809 kr | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (1,677 kr) | 9,153 kr | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (1,527 kr) | 1,410 kr | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (217 kr) | 295 kr | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (867 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (758 kr) | 1,437 kr | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (64 kr) | 113 kr | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (45 kr) | 261 kr | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Angola | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (115 kr) | 1,034 kr | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (129 kr) | 431 kr | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (615 kr) | 1,067 kr | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (3,898 kr) | 1,444 kr | + 170% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 70% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Angola | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (154,035 kr) | 293,692 kr | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (3.95 kr) | 21 kr | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (173 kr) | 833 kr | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Angola | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (40 kr) | 70 kr | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (60 kr) | 211 kr | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (697 kr) | 252 kr | + 176% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (31 kr) | 37 kr | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (20 kr) | 34 kr | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (38 kr) | 37 kr | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (13 kr) | 32 kr | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (4.77 kr) | 19 kr | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (41 kr) | 289 kr | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Angola | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (235 kr) | 467 kr | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (98 kr) | 311 kr | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (1,155 kr) | 1,140 kr | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (789 kr) | 916 kr | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (65 kr) | 145 kr | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (32 kr) | 45 kr | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (15 kr) | 71 kr | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (2,770 kr) | 7,556 kr | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (0.26 kr) | 1.96 kr | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (440 kr) | 412 kr | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (53 kr) | 67 kr | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 47% cheaper than in Sweden
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