Cost of Living in Luanda, Angola

Luanda has a cost of living index of 68/100 (New York = 100). It is 32% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

68/100
Cost Index
$3,956/mo
Median Income
42/100
Safety Index
subtropical steppe
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,500/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$900/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,800/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 65/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.39/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$3.6/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$3.45/kg
Dining OutScore: 70/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$20/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$80/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
TransportationScore: 62/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$0.6/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.4/km
UtilitiesScore: 55/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$180/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$65/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 68/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$150/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$20/course
EntertainmentScore: 60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
FitnessScore: 60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$30/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry
Personal CareScore: 58/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7/bottle
ClothingScore: 65/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

28 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
minimal
Nomad Community
45/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Talatona, Maia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luanda cheap to live in?

Luanda has a cost of living index of 68/100, where New York = 100. It is 32% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,360–$1,904 per month.

How much does rent cost in Luanda?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Luanda costs approximately $1,500/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $900/month.

Is Luanda good for digital nomads?

Luanda has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 28 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Luanda?

The median net monthly salary in Luanda is approximately $3,956 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Luanda compare to New York for cost of living?

Luanda (cost index 68) is 32% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $800/month by moving from New York to Luanda.

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