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Cost of Living Guide in Angola

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Angola offers a moderately higher cost of living than the Africa regional average, with overall costs including rent 26.3% more expensive and consumer prices excluding rent 10.6% higher, though rent is 94.9% above the regional norm. Luanda drives much of the expense due to high demand from expats in the oil sector, but costs drop significantly outside the capital. This positions Angola as pricier than most African countries while providing strong purchasing power for those earning international salaries.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
USD 200–500 — living like a local (modest shared housing, market food, minibus transport, no A/C)
Comfortable
USD 1,800–3,000 — single expat (1BR apartment, mix local/imported groceries, occasional dining, reliable internet/taxis)
Family of four
USD 4,000–8,000+ — family of four (3BR secure housing, international school fees, imported goods, car/driver, utilities)

Angola delivers strong value for expat salaries despite being 26.3% pricier overall than the Africa average, thanks to high purchasing power and quality of life. Ideal for oil/digital nomad professionals, but budget carefully for Luanda's housing and imports.

Economic & Living Costs in Angola
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

4.84-10 $
Avg: 7.42 $
+16.2% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

33.17-148.9 $
Avg: 91.04 $
-0.6% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

7-8.85 $
Avg: 7.92 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

1-3.97 $
Avg: 2.49 $
+45.9% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

300-992.68 $
Avg: 646.34 $
1.6% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

72.07-595.61 $
Avg: 333.84 $
-15.1% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

1845.24-4181.6 $
Avg: 3013.42 $
-26.8% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

309.62-2721 $
Avg: 1515.31 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

0.18-1.11 $
Avg: 0.64 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

2.63-10.75 $
Avg: 6.69 $
-4.2% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

32.69-37.08 $
Avg: 34.88 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

0.23-0.39 $
Avg: 0.31 $
-17.5% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

45-154 $
Avg: 99.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

50-209.69 $
Avg: 129.84 $
-10.9% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

12.11-25 $
Avg: 18.55 $
+3.1% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1.09-3.77 $
Avg: 2.43 $
+38.9% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.5-1.79 $
Avg: 1.15 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1.51-2.57 $
Avg: 2.04 $
-15.0% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

8.43-26.54 $
Avg: 17.48 $
+11.0% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

33.55-110.58 $
Avg: 72.06 $
+7.7% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

8.85-20.9 $
Avg: 14.87 $
+11.1% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

2.8-6.02 $
Avg: 4.41 $
-9.5% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

552.9-1201.2 $
Avg: 877.05 $
+15.5% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03