. . . but not in Angola. Luanda is often referred to as the most expensive city in the world. Did you hear that correctly? Yes, the most expensive city in the world, so don't talk to me about U.S. prices. Housing here can cost $12,000 to $30,000 for MONTHLY rent! And companies are outbidding each other for the houses.
I usually carry $300 to the grocery store for weekly groceries. Sample food prices: a red pepper - $6; stalk of celery - $20 (I haven't bought one yet); whole grain bread - $13; head of lettuce - $5 (that's a deal, really); one kilogram of fish - $30-----need I go on?
Dinner out is another story. An average dinner price for the two of us at a typical restaurant is about $50-$100. (Needless to say, we don't eat out very much.)
Food for thought (pun intended): The next time you are tempted to complain about oil prices, think about the high cost of living in places like this where we are driven to find the oil we need. Hmmmmm.
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