Cost of living in Angola compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Angola is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (Dirham 35) | Dirham 42 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (Dirham 28) | Dirham 32 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.00 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (Dirham 5.60) | Dirham 3.66 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (Dirham 1.72) | Dirham 10 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (Dirham 27) | Dirham 64 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 4.47 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Angola is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (Dirham 4,487) | Dirham 9,818 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (Dirham 4,373) | Dirham 7,073 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (Dirham 443) | Dirham 885 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (Dirham 2,047) | Dirham 5,950 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (Dirham 552) | Dirham 4,006 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (Dirham 503) | Dirham 650 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (Dirham 71) | Dirham 330 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (Dirham 285) | Dirham 931 | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (Dirham 250) | Dirham 355 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (Dirham 21) | Dirham 43 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 36% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (Dirham 38) | Dirham 194 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (Dirham 42) | Dirham 185 | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (Dirham 203) | Dirham 342 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (Dirham 1,284) | Dirham 340 | + 278% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (Dirham 50,736) | Dirham 93,159 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 3.10 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (Dirham 57) | Dirham 98 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (Dirham 20) | Dirham 30 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (Dirham 229) | Dirham 272 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 28 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 13 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (Dirham 1.57) | Dirham 12 | - 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 42 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (Dirham 77) | Dirham 169 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (Dirham 32) | Dirham 92 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (Dirham 380) | Dirham 320 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (Dirham 260) | Dirham 292 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (Dirham 22) | Dirham 81 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 40 | - 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (Dirham 912) | Dirham 1,948 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.71 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (Dirham 145) | Dirham 260 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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