The Angolan Civil War, which lasted from 1975 until 2002, destroyed the countrys infrastructure. As a result, importing and exporting is a laborious and expensive process. Angola has Africas second-largest oil reserves and as a result, a large expat population based in Luanda has high levels of expendable income.

Is Angola an expensive country?

Angola has become a much cheaper country for foreign expats—but not for locals. Luanda, Angola. Good for some, better for others. Luandas run over the past decade as the most expensive city in the world has come to an end.

Is Angola the most expensive city in the world?

Luanda, the capital of Angola, has regained top spot as the worlds most expensive city for expats, pushing Hong Kong back into second place. The claim is made in the 23rd annual cost-of-living survey carried out by the advisory firm Mercer. Tokyo, Zurich and Singapore comprise the rest of the top five.

Is Angola expensive to visit?

Luanda is one of the most expensive cities in the world for expats. Angolas civil war ended in 2002: it still lacks basic infrastructure and most goods are imported. (A pound of tomatoes can cost $16.) But its only super expensive if you live like an expat.

Is Angola a poor or rich country?

The Republic of Angola is an oil-rich nation in southern Africa, bordered by Namibia and Congo along the Atlantic Ocean.