Cost of living in Angola compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 50% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Angola | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (50,501 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (35,264 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (16,258 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (5,713 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 246% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (14,435 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (8,255 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (29,982 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (15,129 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (9,335 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (3,610 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (43,763 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (9,684 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (2,544 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Angola | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 957,098 Kz (7,055,241 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (4,167,230 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (738,786 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 413,789 Kz (3,050,243 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (920,950 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (364,976 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (208,574 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (1,202,733 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (416,205 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (29,351 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (177,407 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 141% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Angola | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (105,996 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (166,505 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (275,014 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (362,364 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 40% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Angola | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (59,529,671 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Kz (1,145 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (85,750 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 42% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Angola | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (22,034 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (37,063 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 322% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (332,374 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (17,757 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,741 Kz (20,208 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (13,050 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (7,675 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (7,438 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (25,023 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Uganda | ||||
| Angola | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,942 Kz (117,513 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (46,686 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (774,162 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 674% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 34,471 Kz (254,099 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (24,787 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,220 Kz (16,363 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (3,572 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (599,221 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (902 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,191 Kz (156,212 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,176 Kz (23,413 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 15% more expensive than in Uganda
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