Cost of living in Angola compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (CHF 2.99) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (CHF 1.72) | CHF 1.76 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (CHF 2.14) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (CHF 1.60) | CHF 4.33 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (CHF 4.03) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (CHF 2.17) | CHF 4.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.50 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (CHF 0.42) | CHF 2.01 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (CHF 1.57) | CHF 2.75 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (CHF 0.38) | CHF 2.68 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (CHF 1,107) | CHF 3,114 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (CHF 1,079) | CHF 2,293 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (CHF 109) | CHF 231 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (CHF 505) | CHF 1,883 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (CHF 136) | CHF 1,260 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (CHF 124) | CHF 125 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (CHF 70) | CHF 472 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (CHF 62) | CHF 110 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (CHF 5.24) | CHF 20 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (CHF 3.63) | CHF 31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (CHF 9) | CHF 108 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (CHF 50) | CHF 122 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (CHF 317) | CHF 160 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (CHF 12,518) | CHF 33,822 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (CHF 0.32) | CHF 1.86 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (CHF 14) | CHF 77 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (CHF 3.24) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (CHF 4.88) | CHF 26 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (CHF 57) | CHF 176 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (CHF 2.50) | CHF 5.94 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (CHF 1.66) | CHF 4.44 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.24 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (CHF 1.10) | CHF 3.09 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (CHF 0.39) | CHF 3.57 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (CHF 3.32) | CHF 53 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Angola | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (CHF 19) | CHF 83 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (CHF 8) | CHF 36 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (CHF 94) | CHF 125 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (CHF 64) | CHF 114 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (CHF 5.31) | CHF 19 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (CHF 2.58) | CHF 4.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (CHF 1.21) | CHF 7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (CHF 225) | CHF 702 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.33 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (CHF 36) | CHF 89 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (CHF 4.33) | CHF 9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,250 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland
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