Cost of Living Comparison Between Benguela and Luanda Cost of Living Comparison Between Benguela and Luanda
🍽 Eating Out
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$6.00 AOA 5,528
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$48.87 AOA 45.0K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$7.76 AOA 7,154
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Cappuccino
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$3.61 AOA 3,323
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.60 AOA 1,472
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.05 AOA 969
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.51 AOA 1,394
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.80 AOA 1,659
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$2.01 AOA 1,848
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White Bread (500g)
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$1.16 AOA 1,071
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$1.45 AOA 1,336
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Eggs
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$2.13 AOA 1,963
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$12.47 AOA 11.5K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$5.85 AOA 5,394
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$9.95 AOA 9,173
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Apples (1kg)
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$2.54 AOA 2,343
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Banana (1kg)
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$1.11 AOA 1,020
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Oranges (1kg)
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$3.10 AOA 2,859
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Tomato (1kg)
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$2.02 AOA 1,862
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Potato (1kg)
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$1.83 AOA 1,685
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.53 AOA 1,411
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$1.95 AOA 1,797
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.45 AOA 416
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$2.44 AOA 2,249
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Wine (Bottle)
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$7.48 AOA 6,898
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$0.56 AOA 514
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.32 AOA 1,216
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🚌 Getting Around
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.36 AOA 336
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$33.09 AOA 30.5K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$1.22 AOA 1,121
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$0.89 AOA 824
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$5.94 AOA 5,473
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$0.39 AOA 355
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$19.6K AOA 18.1M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$28.7K AOA 26.4M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$97.2 AOA 89.6K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$20.44 AOA 18.8K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$134 AOA 123.3K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$42.89 AOA 39.5K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$14.56 AOA 13.4K
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Cinema Ticket
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$4.44 AOA 4,092
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$698 AOA 643.3K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
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$14.7K AOA 13.6M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$95.9 AOA 88.4K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$77.5 AOA 71.4K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$128 AOA 117.6K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$260 AOA 239.3K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$521 AOA 480.0K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$294 AOA 271.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$2,308 AOA 2.1M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$1,328 AOA 1.2M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$13.1K AOA 12.0M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
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$890 AOA 820.4K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Benguela
Luanda
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,197 AOA 3.9M
$1,381 AOA 1.3M
203.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
25
24
4.17%
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Last update for Benguela: March 1, 2026
Last update for Luanda: February 28, 2026
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