Cost of living in Angola compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Angola is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,176 Kz (CHF 17) | CHF 26 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,923 Kz (CHF 12) | CHF 15 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,185 Kz (CHF 5.12) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Kz (CHF 2.58) | CHF 1.59 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,952 Kz (CHF 4.58) | CHF 7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 861 Kz (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.04 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,815 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,039 Kz (CHF 4.78) | CHF 3.37 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 873 Kz (CHF 2.05) | CHF 2.05 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,527 Kz (CHF 3.58) | CHF 1.93 | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,540 Kz (CHF 20) | CHF 15 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,357 Kz (CHF 3.18) | CHF 3.06 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 469 Kz (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.73 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 651,481 Kz (CHF 1,527) | CHF 3,644 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 399,219 Kz (CHF 936) | CHF 2,553 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,312 Kz (CHF 589) | CHF 115 | + 410% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 330,880 Kz (CHF 776) | CHF 2,074 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,705 Kz (CHF 524) | CHF 1,643 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 46,159 Kz (CHF 108) | CHF 44 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,702 Kz (CHF 88) | CHF 51 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 230,076 Kz (CHF 539) | CHF 474 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,565 Kz (CHF 140) | CHF 143 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,826 Kz (CHF 14) | CHF 7 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,563 Kz (CHF 8) | CHF 30 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,220 Kz (CHF 73) | CHF 115 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,458 Kz (CHF 41) | CHF 51 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,985 Kz (CHF 96) | CHF 117 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 83,427 Kz (CHF 196) | CHF 202 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,909,580 Kz (CHF 18,544) | CHF 28,452 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Kz (CHF 0.38) | CHF 1.81 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 18,105 Kz (CHF 42) | CHF 77 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,743 Kz (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,478 Kz (CHF 27) | CHF 17 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,846 Kz (CHF 44) | CHF 100 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,764 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 5.20 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,424 Kz (CHF 5.68) | CHF 3.54 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,085 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 3.29 | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 711 Kz (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.28 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,429 Kz (CHF 3.35) | CHF 2.73 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,917 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 48 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,639 Kz (CHF 39) | CHF 61 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,215 Kz (CHF 15) | CHF 36 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24,584 Kz (CHF 58) | CHF 95 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,693 Kz (CHF 107) | CHF 110 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,085 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,622 Kz (CHF 3.80) | CHF 4.70 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,797 Kz (CHF 4.21) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 320,925 Kz (CHF 752) | CHF 585 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 48 Kz (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.40 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,310 Kz (CHF 76) | CHF 83 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,122 Kz (CHF 2.63) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland
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