Cost of living in Angola compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (£8) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (£5.76) | £5.80 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (£2.98) | £3.35 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (£0.67) | £0.84 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (£1.63) | £2.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (£1.26) | £1.95 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (£4.33) | £4.09 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (£1.70) | £1.86 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (£1.16) | £0.94 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (£0.53) | £1.73 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (£9) | £8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (£0.38) | £1.93 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (£0.58) | £0.98 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (£853) | £1,894 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (£549) | £1,417 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (£94) | £139 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (£275) | £1,148 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (£196) | £951 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (£82) | £118 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (£17) | £24 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (£239) | £320 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (£76) | £81 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (£63) | £11 | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (£39) | £68 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (£36) | £30 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (£73) | £70 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (£94) | £74 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (£9,094) | £19,748 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (£0.25) | £1.27 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £87 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (£5.96) | £4.18 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (£47) | £8 | + 457% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (£31) | £87 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (£3.20) | £3.20 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (£3.56) | £1.54 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (£5.90) | £3.27 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (£0.98) | £1.68 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (£1.41) | £1.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (£6) | £13 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (£24) | £29 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (£7) | £20 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (£47) | £113 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (£44) | £57 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (£18) | £9 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (£1.72) | £3.01 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (£1.63) | £4.66 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (£393) | £393 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (£0.12) | £0.11 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (£60) | £36 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (£1.96) | £11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,521 prices entered by 1,218 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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