Cost of living in Angola compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz ($9) | $21 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,413 Kz ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz ($2.83) | $5.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,761 Kz ($1.92) | $1.10 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,206 Kz ($2.41) | $5.48 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,364 Kz ($1.49) | $4.88 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,407 Kz ($5.90) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,788 Kz ($1.95) | $4.26 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Kz ($1.26) | $2.29 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz ($0.57) | $3.59 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz ($14) | $18 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz ($1.66) | $2.94 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 543 Kz ($0.59) | $3.04 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 841,779 Kz ($918) | $3,082 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz ($537) | $2,372 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz ($67) | $227 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 497,744 Kz ($543) | $2,213 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,106,030 Kz ($1,206) | $1,615 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz ($96) | $166 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,929 Kz ($22) | $61 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz ($324) | $249 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz ($176) | $156 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz ($5.75) | $15 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz ($3.88) | $35 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 13,162 Kz ($14) | $57 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz ($25) | $51 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,923 Kz ($42) | $106 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 46,003 Kz ($50) | $140 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz ($18,561) | $30,965 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz ($0.36) | $0.94 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,172 Kz ($19) | $84 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,849 Kz ($6) | $10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz ($4.83) | $25 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz ($21) | $169 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz ($3.50) | $10 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz ($3.61) | $5.26 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz ($2.77) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 844 Kz ($0.92) | $5.11 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,067 Kz ($1.16) | $2.37 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,604 Kz ($12) | $30 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Angola | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,780 Kz ($14) | $61 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz ($7) | $30 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz ($87) | $243 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz ($47) | $105 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz ($5.19) | $5.94 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz ($0.76) | $8 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz ($344) | $464 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 119 Kz ($0.13) | $1.03 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz ($21) | $72 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz ($2.63) | $11 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,403 prices entered by 1,907 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 65% cheaper than in United States
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