Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (£7) | £15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz (£6) | £8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (£2.18) | £3.96 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz (£1.48) | £1.09 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz (£1.86) | £3.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz (£1.15) | £2.53 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz (£4.55) | £4.82 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz (£1.50) | £2.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz (£0.97) | £0.92 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (£0.44) | £2.10 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (£11) | £10 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (£1.28) | £2.23 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz (£0.46) | £1.06 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 69% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 683,574 Kz (£575) | £2,777 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (£557) | £2,060 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (£52) | £188 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 377,298 Kz (£317) | £1,823 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (£772) | £1,229 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (£66) | £136 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,295 Kz (£20) | £27 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (£250) | £264 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (£135) | £90 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (£4.43) | £7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (£2.99) | £14 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 63% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz (£11) | £72 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (£19) | £35 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz (£33) | £83 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz (£39) | £84 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 79% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (£14,313) | £28,289 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (£0.28) | £1.43 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz (£14) | £107 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz (£4.92) | £3.64 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (£3.73) | £8 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (£17) | £72 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (£2.70) | £3.91 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (£2.79) | £1.97 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (£2.14) | £4.20 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz (£0.71) | £2.22 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz (£0.90) | £1.90 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz (£9) | £15 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz (£11) | £39 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (£5.59) | £23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (£67) | £116 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (£37) | £66 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (£10) | £11 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (£4.01) | £3.75 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (£0.59) | £5.93 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (£266) | £427 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz (£0.10) | £0.10 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (£16) | £41 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (£2.03) | £15 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,502 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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