- Cost of Living
- Angola
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,508 Kz (£11) | £10 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,515 Kz (£9) | £5.65 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,357 Kz (£3.40) | £3.79 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407 Kz (£1.02) | £0.86 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,093 Kz (£2.74) | £2.64 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 695 Kz (£1.74) | £1.97 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,177 Kz (£5.45) | £4.72 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,116 Kz (£2.79) | £1.99 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 717 Kz (£1.79) | £0.82 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 217 Kz (£0.54) | £1.78 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,901 Kz (£15) | £9 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 714 Kz (£1.79) | £1.85 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 377 Kz (£0.94) | £0.94 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 52% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 887,938 Kz (£2,222) | £1,941 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 934,851 Kz (£2,339) | £1,239 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,882 Kz (£90) | £159 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 389,163 Kz (£974) | £1,249 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 225,893 Kz (£565) | £846 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,742 Kz (£265) | £120 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 14,250 Kz (£36) | £22 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 244,215 Kz (£611) | £340 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 71,303 Kz (£178) | £86 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,022 Kz (£15) | £7 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,000 Kz (£88) | £11 | + 701% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 21,810 Kz (£55) | £66 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,725 Kz (£37) | £32 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,986 Kz (£80) | £73 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 52,157 Kz (£131) | £76 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (£14,496) | £18,864 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Kz (£0.43) | £1.27 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,685 Kz (£27) | £98 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,517 Kz (£9) | £3.45 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,764 Kz (£9) | £8 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,772 Kz (£29) | £76 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,686 Kz (£4.22) | £3.56 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,787 Kz (£4.47) | £1.52 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,544 Kz (£9) | £3.26 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 743 Kz (£1.86) | £1.82 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,432 Kz (£3.58) | £1.53 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,318 Kz (£8) | £12 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,872 Kz (£47) | £31 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,231 Kz (£11) | £21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 Kz (£15) | £107 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,689 Kz (£89) | £57 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Kz (£13) | £9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,718 Kz (£7) | £3.03 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 906 Kz (£2.27) | £4.48 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 250,406 Kz (£627) | £400 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kz (£0.18) | £0.16 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Kz (£63) | £45 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 764 Kz (£1.91) | £11 | - 82% | |
| 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 15,632 prices entered by 2,381 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in United Kingdom
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