Cost of living in Angola compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,236 Kz (Dirham 35) | Dirham 44 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,910 Kz (Dirham 22) | Dirham 29 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,026 Kz (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 844 Kz (Dirham 4.71) | Dirham 7 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Kz (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 6 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,446 Kz (Dirham 25) | Dirham 23 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,002 Kz (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 913 Kz (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 4.29 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 233 Kz (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 13 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,308 Kz (Dirham 24) | Dirham 79 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 587 Kz (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 8 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (Dirham 2.19) | Dirham 4.58 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (Dirham 10,720) | Dirham 7,887 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (Dirham 976) | Dirham 5,771 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (Dirham 139) | Dirham 673 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (Dirham 2,231) | Dirham 4,854 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (Dirham 1,115) | Dirham 3,357 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (Dirham 446) | Dirham 362 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (Dirham 119) | Dirham 281 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 286,221 Kz (Dirham 1,596) | Dirham 982 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,526 Kz (Dirham 416) | Dirham 376 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,106 Kz (Dirham 23) | Dirham 38 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (Dirham 78) | Dirham 31 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,713 Kz (Dirham 88) | Dirham 228 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34,294 Kz (Dirham 191) | Dirham 192 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,440 Kz (Dirham 159) | Dirham 340 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,019 Kz (Dirham 374) | Dirham 337 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 62% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,726,900 Kz (Dirham 104,443) | Dirham 85,993 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (Dirham 0.92) | Dirham 2.04 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (Dirham 279) | Dirham 123 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (Dirham 59) | Dirham 45 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (Dirham 73) | Dirham 249 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (Dirham 7) | Dirham 32 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 13 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (Dirham 3.18) | Dirham 10 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (Dirham 13) | Dirham 68 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 33% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (Dirham 126) | Dirham 206 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (Dirham 24) | Dirham 84 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (Dirham 223) | Dirham 253 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (Dirham 17) | Dirham 71 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 46 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (Dirham 1,697) | Dirham 2,150 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.65 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (Dirham 185) | Dirham 285 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (Dirham 5.55) | Dirham 19 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,763 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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