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Malaysia

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Angola

Luanda vs. Kuala Lumpur Cost of Living Summary

Luanda is 14.6% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur.

Restaurants: pay 34.7% more in Luanda
Groceries: pay 13.9% less in Luanda
Transportation: pay 35.7% less in Luanda
Housing: pay 26.8% less in Luanda
Childcare: pay 61.1% more in Luanda
Entertainment and Sports: pay 35.3% less in Luanda
Clothing: pay 51.8% more in Luanda

The cost of childcare, clothing, and restaurants in Luanda are more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur. Expenses including transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries are lower in Luanda.

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Luanda vs. Kuala Lumpur Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Luanda instead of Kuala Lumpur, you would:

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pay 34.7% more for restaurants

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.89 MYR19.98	$5.46 AOA4,985.44	+11.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.89 MYR19.98	$6.55 AOA5,982.53	+33.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.81 MYR3.30	$1.36 AOA1,245.36	+68.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.46 MYR1.88	$1.18 AOA1,079.18	+156.6%
Average			+34.7%

Kuala Lumpur vs. Luanda - Cost of restaurants

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pay 13.9% less for groceries

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Bread 1 loaf	$1.09 MYR4.47	$0.93 AOA847.52	-15.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.00 MYR28.58	$4.72 AOA4,311.41	-32.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.96 MYR32.51	$7.34 AOA6,699.54	-7.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.53 MYR10.32	$1.85 AOA1,693.39	-26.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.02 MYR8.25	$1.54 AOA1,402.04	-24.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.55 MYR6.32	$1.03 AOA939.60	-33.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 MYR3.34	$0.44 AOA399.51	-46.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.04 MYR4.23	$1.23 AOA1,126.91	+19.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.71 MYR2.91	$0.82 AOA748.37	+15.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.59 MYR2.41	$0.70 AOA642.23	+19.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.62 MYR2.54	$0.70 AOA640.03	+12.8%
Average			-13.9%

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pay 35.7% less for transportation

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.22 MYR13.14	$1.24 AOA1,132.32	-61.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.24 MYR49.96	$32.76 AOA29,912.63	+167.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$41,736.41 MYR170K	$14,197.31 AOA13M	-66.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.01 MYR44.96	$8.08 AOA7,378.45	-26.6%
Average			-35.7%

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pay 26.8% less for housing

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$26.27 MYR107.27	$77.84 AOA71,064.09	+196.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$617.87 MYR2,522.90	$382.10 AOA349K	-38.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$371.37 MYR1,516.38	$199.76 AOA182K	-46.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$47.56 MYR194.21	$77.67 AOA70,915.36	+63.3%
Average			-26.8%

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pay 61.1% more for childcare

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$299.09 MYR1,221.23	$764.47 AOA698K	+155.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$13,124.70 MYR53,590.76	$13,318.76 AOA12M	+1.5%
Average			+61.1%

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pay 35.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.40 MYR17.99	$1.64 AOA1,495.63	-62.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.10 MYR12.64	$2.61 AOA2,379.80	-15.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.40 MYR17.99	$1.64 AOA1,495.63	-62.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$48.89 MYR199.62	$45.39 AOA41,445.25	-7.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.02 MYR20.48	$3.55 AOA3,240.54	-29.2%
Average			-35.3%

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pay 51.8% more for clothing

	Kuala Lumpur	Luanda
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$71.46 MYR291.78	$109.21 AOA99,708.77	+52.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$41.92 MYR171.18	$62.52 AOA57,083.27	+49.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$86.22 MYR352.05	$96.92 AOA88,491.54	+12.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$96.07 MYR392.29	$199.31 AOA182K	+107.5%
Average			+51.8%

Kuala Lumpur vs. Luanda - Cost of clothing

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