Cost of living in Angola compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (CHF 3.73) | CHF 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (CHF 0.84) | CHF 1.60 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (CHF 2.03) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (CHF 1.57) | CHF 4.39 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (CHF 5.41) | CHF 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (CHF 2.12) | CHF 4.18 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.64 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.97 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,228 Kz (CHF 2.41) | CHF 2.90 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.35 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (CHF 1,066) | CHF 2,833 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (CHF 687) | CHF 2,110 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (CHF 118) | CHF 214 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (CHF 343) | CHF 1,618 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (CHF 245) | CHF 1,199 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (CHF 103) | CHF 132 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (CHF 21) | CHF 39 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (CHF 299) | CHF 680 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (CHF 95) | CHF 121 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (CHF 78) | CHF 31 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (CHF 48) | CHF 108 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (CHF 45) | CHF 59 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (CHF 92) | CHF 127 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (CHF 118) | CHF 190 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (CHF 11,364) | CHF 25,335 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (CHF 0.32) | CHF 1.62 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 71 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (CHF 59) | CHF 45 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 113 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (CHF 4.00) | CHF 6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (CHF 4.45) | CHF 4.41 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 4.30 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (CHF 1.23) | CHF 3.84 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.41 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (CHF 30) | CHF 69 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (CHF 59) | CHF 129 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (CHF 55) | CHF 116 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (CHF 23) | CHF 17 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (CHF 2.15) | CHF 4.92 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (CHF 2.04) | CHF 7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (CHF 491) | CHF 528 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.37 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (CHF 76) | CHF 90 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (CHF 2.45) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,721 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland
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