Luanda Cost of Living (2025)

A walk-through of real shops and services so you can see prices with your own eyes.

Once known as one of the most expensive cities on Earth, prices soared during the oil boom — expat demand, limited supply and a strong Kwanza.

Today it’s different. With a weaker currency, fewer expats and more competition, Luanda is far more accessible — especially if you earn in euros or dollars.

• Local markets, cafés and a gym — current prices with no filters.
• Our full monthly budget for two, under €600, without lowering quality of life.
• Practical tips to keep costs down while eating healthy and moving around safely.

Real prices from several supermarkets. For produce, we picked the cheapest available option and normalised to practical units.

Adding everything up (food, basics, some treats, gym and local transport), our total for two people stays under €600/month. Not luxury — smart, healthy and comfortable living.

It can be — but if you know where to go, what to buy and how to get around, Luanda becomes surprisingly affordable. We’re here to show the real city.