Cost of living in Angola compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,236 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,910 Kz (CHF 5.45) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,026 Kz (CHF 2.83) | CHF 13 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 844 Kz (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.61 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Kz (CHF 1.98) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Kz (CHF 1.19) | CHF 3.73 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,446 Kz (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,002 Kz (CHF 2.79) | CHF 3.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 913 Kz (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.43 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 233 Kz (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.06 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,308 Kz (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 587 Kz (CHF 0.82) | CHF 2.62 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (CHF 0.55) | CHF 2.49 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (CHF 2,682) | CHF 2,653 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (CHF 244) | CHF 2,210 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (CHF 35) | CHF 167 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (CHF 558) | CHF 1,619 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (CHF 279) | CHF 1,180 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (CHF 112) | CHF 94 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (CHF 30) | CHF 41 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 286,221 Kz (CHF 399) | CHF 400 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,526 Kz (CHF 104) | CHF 137 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,106 Kz (CHF 5.73) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (CHF 19) | CHF 28 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 48% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,713 Kz (CHF 22) | CHF 113 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34,294 Kz (CHF 48) | CHF 66 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,440 Kz (CHF 40) | CHF 132 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,019 Kz (CHF 93) | CHF 170 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,726,900 Kz (CHF 26,126) | CHF 28,438 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (CHF 0.23) | CHF 1.50 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (CHF 70) | CHF 87 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (CHF 15) | CHF 24 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,307 Kz (CHF 28) | CHF 106 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (CHF 1.79) | CHF 6 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (CHF 3.31) | CHF 4.74 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (CHF 3.43) | CHF 4.66 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (CHF 0.97) | CHF 3.91 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (CHF 0.79) | CHF 4.67 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (CHF 3.17) | CHF 41 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (CHF 32) | CHF 78 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (CHF 6) | CHF 36 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (CHF 56) | CHF 112 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (CHF 4.13) | CHF 17 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (CHF 2.09) | CHF 5.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (CHF 424) | CHF 450 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (CHF 46) | CHF 110 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (CHF 1.39) | CHF 9 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,649 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland
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