Cost of living
South Africa compared to Angola
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Angola are roughly 65% higher than in South Africa.
Cost of living
| Item | South Africa | Angola |
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| Total with rent one person | 981 | 908 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,136 | 2,472 |
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| Without rent one person | 523 | 421 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,266 | 1,659 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 403.47 | 463 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 989.96 | 930.14 |
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| Food person | 313 | 265 |
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| Food family | 725 | 673 |
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| Transport person | 119.7 | 68.51 |
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| Transport family | 300.67 | 184.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.73 years | 53.52 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Africa | Angola |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.96 | 4.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.97 | 50.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.79 | 5.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 2.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Africa | Angola |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 486.65 | 447.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 296.11 | 201.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 769.62 | 1,502.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 708.84 | 694.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.88 | 54.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.45 | 70.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.59 | 93.04 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Africa | Angola |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.18 | 24.94 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,348 | 16,241 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 998 | 2,985 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.07% | 38.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.95 | 12.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 0.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Africa | Angola |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 0.99 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.51 | 2.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.77 | 10.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 6.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.79 | 9.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 0.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | South Africa | Angola |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.61 | 36.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.28 | 3.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.25 | 26.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.61 | 2.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.91 | 71.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.81 | 107.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 198.35 | 655.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,295 | 12,935 |
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