Cost of living in Angola compared to United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (Dirham 34) | Dirham 46 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (Dirham 30) | Dirham 34 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 4.44 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (Dirham 2.12) | Dirham 10 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (Dirham 52) | Dirham 59 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (Dirham 2.19) | Dirham 5.06 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz (Dirham 3,390) | Dirham 14,225 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (Dirham 1,984) | Dirham 9,147 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (Dirham 247) | Dirham 766 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz (Dirham 2,005) | Dirham 8,038 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz (Dirham 4,454) | Dirham 5,261 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (Dirham 354) | Dirham 580 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz (Dirham 80) | Dirham 331 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (Dirham 1,196) | Dirham 811 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (Dirham 649) | Dirham 342 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (Dirham 21) | Dirham 33 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (Dirham 53) | Dirham 263 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (Dirham 92) | Dirham 228 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (Dirham 157) | Dirham 407 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (Dirham 185) | Dirham 419 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (Dirham 68,550) | Dirham 96,151 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 2.89 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (Dirham 69) | Dirham 270 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (Dirham 24) | Dirham 22 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (Dirham 18) | Dirham 99 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (Dirham 79) | Dirham 315 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (Dirham 3.40) | Dirham 11 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 16 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (Dirham 43) | Dirham 41 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Angola | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (Dirham 51) | Dirham 179 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (Dirham 27) | Dirham 96 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (Dirham 322) | Dirham 484 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (Dirham 175) | Dirham 284 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (Dirham 47) | Dirham 78 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 45 | - 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (Dirham 1,272) | Dirham 1,716 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (Dirham 0.48) | Dirham 1.20 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (Dirham 77) | Dirham 321 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,243 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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