Cost of living in Angola compared to United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 36% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,176 Kz (Dirham 63) | Dirham 44 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,923 Kz (Dirham 44) | Dirham 29 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,185 Kz (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,952 Kz (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 861 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.21 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,815 Kz (Dirham 34) | Dirham 20 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,039 Kz (Dirham 18) | Dirham 8 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 873 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.00 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,527 Kz (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,540 Kz (Dirham 76) | Dirham 53 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,357 Kz (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 469 Kz (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 4.39 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 651,481 Kz (Dirham 5,761) | Dirham 8,944 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 399,219 Kz (Dirham 3,530) | Dirham 6,493 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,312 Kz (Dirham 2,222) | Dirham 632 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 330,880 Kz (Dirham 2,926) | Dirham 5,565 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 223,705 Kz (Dirham 1,978) | Dirham 3,322 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 46,159 Kz (Dirham 408) | Dirham 456 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37,702 Kz (Dirham 333) | Dirham 349 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 230,076 Kz (Dirham 2,034) | Dirham 1,377 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,565 Kz (Dirham 527) | Dirham 359 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,826 Kz (Dirham 52) | Dirham 39 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,563 Kz (Dirham 32) | Dirham 36 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,220 Kz (Dirham 276) | Dirham 232 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,458 Kz (Dirham 154) | Dirham 214 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,985 Kz (Dirham 362) | Dirham 330 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 83,427 Kz (Dirham 738) | Dirham 339 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,909,580 Kz (Dirham 69,938) | Dirham 90,989 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 161 Kz (Dirham 1.42) | Dirham 2.77 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,105 Kz (Dirham 160) | Dirham 304 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,743 Kz (Dirham 42) | Dirham 28 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,478 Kz (Dirham 101) | Dirham 48 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,846 Kz (Dirham 167) | Dirham 290 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,764 Kz (Dirham 33) | Dirham 16 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,424 Kz (Dirham 21) | Dirham 24 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,085 Kz (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 711 Kz (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,429 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,917 Kz (Dirham 35) | Dirham 56 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,639 Kz (Dirham 147) | Dirham 189 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,215 Kz (Dirham 55) | Dirham 92 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24,584 Kz (Dirham 217) | Dirham 660 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,693 Kz (Dirham 404) | Dirham 263 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,085 Kz (Dirham 27) | Dirham 81 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,622 Kz (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,797 Kz (Dirham 16) | Dirham 45 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 320,925 Kz (Dirham 2,838) | Dirham 1,999 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 48 Kz (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 0.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,310 Kz (Dirham 286) | Dirham 295 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,122 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,230 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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