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Prices and Cost of Living in Angola

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Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Angola. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.

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Food

from 31.76 PLN to 61.60 PLN

Transportation

from 2.55 PLN to 8.09 PLN

Sightseeing

from 8.34 PLN to 12.91 PLN

Accommodation

from 284.19 PLN to 315.77 PLN

Backpacker's budget

Traveling with a backpack

from 326.84 PLN to 398.36 PLN

Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 10 September 2025.

How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?

Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 82132 AOA (327 PLN) to 100104 AOA (398 PLN). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 107982 AOA (430 PLN) to 170908 AOA (680 PLN). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.

Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living

The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Angola. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 20.26 PLN to 38.86 PLN

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 28.42 PLN to 54.12 PLN

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 10 September 2025.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Angola?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 5091 AOA (20.26 PLN) to 9765 AOA (38.86 PLN) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 7142 AOA (28.42 PLN) to 13600 AOA (54.12 PLN) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 10 September 2025

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Angola

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Angola, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Luanda.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)9.43 PLN
Banana (1kg)3.97 PLN
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)36.06 PLN
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)28.19 PLN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)21.78 PLN
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)8.67 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)2.11 PLN
Eggs (regular) (12)7.87 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)4.70 PLN
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre41.63 PLN
Lettuce (1 head)7.25 PLN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)4.30 PLN
Local Cheese (1kg)45.49 PLN
Milk (regular), (1 liter)7.10 PLN
Onion (1kg)5.68 PLN
Oranges (1kg)11.11 PLN
Potato (1kg)6.52 PLN
Rice (white), (1kg)5.14 PLN
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre21.64 PLN
Tomato (1kg)7.58 PLN
Water (1.5 liter bottle)1.60 PLN

Food and beverage prices in Angola

Popular food products found on store shelves in Angola include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 1.56 AOA (5.68 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 9.9 AOA (36.06 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 1.41 AOA (5.14 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.18 AOA (4.3 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 1.09 AOA (3.97 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 2.59 AOA (9.43 PLN) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.44 AOA (1.6 PLN). Dairy prices in Angola, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1.95 AOA (7.1 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 12.49 AOA (45.49 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 5.98 AOA (21.78 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 2.16 AOA (7.87 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 2.08 AOA (7.58 PLN) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)13.08 PLN
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)5.97 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)5.65 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)6.41 PLN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)28.52 PLN
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course175 PLN
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant21.38 PLN
Water (0.33 liter bottle)3.79 PLN

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Angola vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 3.59 AOA (13.08 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.64 AOA (5.97 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 7.83 AOA (28.52 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 48.06 AOA (175 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 5.87 AOA (21.38 PLN).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)121 PLN
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)1.27 PLN
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)25.46 PLN
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)3.21 PLN
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)4.33 PLN

How much does transportation cost in Angola?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 0.35 AOA (1.27 PLN), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 33.17 AOA (121 PLN). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 1.19 AOA (4.33 PLN), along with a per-kilometer charge of 0.88 AOA (3.21 PLN).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L1.19 PLN
Gasoline 1L1.19 PLN
LPG 1L0.40 PLN

Fuel prices in Angola

Average fuel prices in Angola are 299 AOA (1.19 PLN) per liter of gasoline and 299 AOA (1.19 PLN) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 99.77 AOA (0.4 PLN).

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat16.35 PLN
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult156 PLN
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)52.78 PLN

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre2 127 PLN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre1 061 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre8 555 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre4 911 PLN

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Angola?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Angola varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 291 AOA (1061 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 584 AOA (2127 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 10352 AOA (37708 PLN) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre37 708 PLN
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre3 319 PLN

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)5 477 PLN

Hotel Prices in Angola

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
13
621 PLN
Hotel kilimanjaro
9
1 081 PLN
Hotel Victoria Garden
2
801 PLN
HOTEL EXPRESS
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices for products and services in Luanda. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 09/2022, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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