- Cost of Living
- Angola
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,508 Kz (Dirham 53) | Dirham 59 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,515 Kz (Dirham 42) | Dirham 28 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407 Kz (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,177 Kz (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,116 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 717 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.90 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 217 Kz (Dirham 2.57) | Dirham 15 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,901 Kz (Dirham 70) | Dirham 111 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 714 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 377 Kz (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 4.58 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 39% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (Dirham 10,512) | Dirham 8,102 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (Dirham 11,067) | Dirham 6,041 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (Dirham 425) | Dirham 731 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (Dirham 4,607) | Dirham 6,095 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (Dirham 2,674) | Dirham 4,475 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (Dirham 1,252) | Dirham 517 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (Dirham 169) | Dirham 306 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (Dirham 2,891) | Dirham 1,466 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (Dirham 844) | Dirham 429 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,022 Kz (Dirham 71) | Dirham 39 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (Dirham 414) | Dirham 39 | + 960% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (Dirham 258) | Dirham 271 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (Dirham 174) | Dirham 225 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (Dirham 379) | Dirham 437 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (Dirham 617) | Dirham 514 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (Dirham 68,584) | Dirham 76,503 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Kz (Dirham 2.01) | Dirham 2.32 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (Dirham 126) | Dirham 236 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (Dirham 42) | Dirham 26 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (Dirham 45) | Dirham 72 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,772 Kz (Dirham 139) | Dirham 294 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,686 Kz (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,787 Kz (Dirham 21) | Dirham 16 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,544 Kz (Dirham 42) | Dirham 21 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 743 Kz (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,432 Kz (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,318 Kz (Dirham 39) | Dirham 65 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,872 Kz (Dirham 223) | Dirham 198 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,231 Kz (Dirham 50) | Dirham 81 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 Kz (Dirham 71) | Dirham 414 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,689 Kz (Dirham 422) | Dirham 352 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Kz (Dirham 59) | Dirham 67 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,718 Kz (Dirham 32) | Dirham 23 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 906 Kz (Dirham 11) | Dirham 42 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (Dirham 2,964) | Dirham 1,980 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (Dirham 0.84) | Dirham 0.92 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Kz (Dirham 296) | Dirham 464 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,898 prices entered by 886 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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