Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Angola is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,470 Kz (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,082 Kz (£4.53) | £5.77 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,108 Kz (£2.34) | £3.17 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 740 Kz (£0.82) | £0.86 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,338 Kz (£1.49) | £2.57 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 901 Kz (£1.00) | £1.89 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,692 Kz (£5.21) | £3.73 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,333 Kz (£2.59) | £1.93 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 987 Kz (£1.10) | £0.90 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 Kz (£0.24) | £1.73 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,632 Kz (£5.14) | £8 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 509 Kz (£0.57) | £1.95 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (£0.44) | £0.93 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Angola is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (£2,135) | £1,760 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (£194) | £1,045 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (£28) | £141 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (£444) | £1,004 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (£222) | £814 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (£89) | £91 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (£24) | £25 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 328,570 Kz (£365) | £318 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 85,371 Kz (£95) | £75 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,879 Kz (£5.42) | £6 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (£16) | £12 | + 31% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,588 Kz (£17) | £65 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,198 Kz (£36) | £31 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,967 Kz (£28) | £72 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,597 Kz (£77) | £69 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Kz (£33,317) | £20,789 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (£0.18) | £1.18 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (£56) | £81 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (£4.89) | £3.03 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,010 Kz (£14) | £78 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (£1.43) | £3.19 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (£2.63) | £1.48 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (£2.73) | £3.31 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (£0.77) | £1.88 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (£0.63) | £1.42 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (£2.52) | £14 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (£25) | £30 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (£4.81) | £18 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £136 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (£44) | £55 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (£3.29) | £9 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (£1.67) | £3.09 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.51 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (£338) | £429 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (£37) | £32 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (£1.10) | £12 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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