Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 39% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,435 Kz (£16) | £13 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,335 Kz (£11) | £6 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,260 Kz (£4.83) | £3.51 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 969 Kz (£2.07) | £0.92 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,892 Kz (£4.04) | £2.77 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 723 Kz (£1.54) | £2.20 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,546 Kz (£8) | £3.89 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,054 Kz (£4.39) | £2.10 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,051 Kz (£2.24) | £0.84 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,278 Kz (£2.73) | £1.92 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,889 Kz (£13) | £9 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,481 Kz (£3.16) | £2.01 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 429 Kz (£0.92) | £1.11 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Angola is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 765,713 Kz (£1,636) | £2,092 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 512,651 Kz (£1,095) | £1,472 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 265,843 Kz (£568) | £170 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,424 Kz (£956) | £1,403 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 288,949 Kz (£617) | £1,114 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 64,618 Kz (£138) | £153 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,988 Kz (£58) | £27 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 270,919 Kz (£579) | £328 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 82,980 Kz (£177) | £106 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,939 Kz (£11) | £7 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,964 Kz (£17) | £13 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 59% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,041 Kz (£58) | £66 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,292 Kz (£65) | £33 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,063 Kz (£113) | £76 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,410 Kz (£161) | £76 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,943,400 Kz (£23,375) | £22,580 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (£0.35) | £1.69 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,675 Kz (£38) | £91 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,150 Kz (£7) | £3.75 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,457 Kz (£12) | £9 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Kz (£32) | £93 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,701 Kz (£5.77) | £3.07 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,643 Kz (£5.64) | £1.80 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,040 Kz (£9) | £3.56 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 673 Kz (£1.44) | £2.07 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 Kz (£2.94) | £1.55 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Kz (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Angola | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,945 Kz (£19) | £33 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,588 Kz (£14) | £22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,829 Kz (£42) | £112 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,461 Kz (£54) | £60 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,517 Kz (£3.24) | £9 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,478 Kz (£5.29) | £3.14 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 494 Kz (£1.06) | £5.07 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,794 Kz (£781) | £496 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Kz (£0.06) | £0.14 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,011 Kz (£85) | £39 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,441 Kz (£3.08) | £12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,554 prices entered by 680 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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