Angola

**Big Zozo Intl** · 06-26-24 01:47

Originally Posted by JonesLover [View Original Post]

5-6 years ago Luanda was the most expensive capital in the world, even more than Tokyo. But the Angolan government has greatly devalued their currency, Kwanza, and now the costs have decreased a lot, even though in Luanda there are slightly higher costs for foreigners. They take advantage of foreigners like in all places in the world. However, Luanda is a dangerous city, but if you keep a low profile, you will have no problems walking alone.

I would like to know if there is a parallel exchange market (black market) in Luanda. Can you tell me if it is worth changing euros at the parallel market on the street?

A Youtuber named Travel Connect told me that prices have gone down a lot. But anyways appreciate the reply. I am considering either Angola or Mozambique. Which one do you recommend?

**JonesLover** · 06-24-24 14:31

Originally Posted by BigZozoIntl [View Original Post]

With Angola doing away with visas I'm strongely considering Angola for next year. However is the expensive cost of living in Luanda overblown? Because some people make it seem like its Switzerland expensive. Now I like fancy / nice restaurants and some of the prices were SLIGHTLY more expensive than Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Africa (African countries I been to) but less expensive than USA.

5-6 years ago Luanda was the most expensive capital in the world, even more than Tokyo. But the Angolan government has greatly devalued their currency, Kwanza, and now the costs have decreased a lot, even though in Luanda there are slightly higher costs for foreigners. They take advantage of foreigners like in all places in the world. However, Luanda is a dangerous city, but if you keep a low profile, you will have no problems walking alone.

I would like to know if there is a parallel exchange market (black market) in Luanda. Can you tell me if it is worth changing euros at the parallel market on the street?

**Riffed** · 04-21-24 20:05

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of visiting Angola this summer. I wonder how safe Angola is? E. g. , can I walk around alone at the daytime / at night?

I'm planning to stay is Luanda. Never been to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Thanks.

**Big Zozo Intl** · 03-22-24 02:57

Also what are some clubs or bars in Luanda that freelancers normally hang out at?

**Big Zozo Intl** · 03-18-24 16:20

With Angola doing away with visas I'm strongely considering Angola for next year. However is the expensive cost of living in Luanda overblown? Because some people make it seem like its Switzerland expensive. Now I like fancy / nice restaurants and some of the prices were SLIGHTLY more expensive than Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Africa (African countries I been to) but less expensive than USA.

Originally Posted by JonesLover [View Original Post]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me what are the best social networks to meet girls in Angola?

Thank you.

Tinder. I played with tinder and got good matches.

**JonesLover** · 12-20-23 21:15

Hello,

Can anyone tell me what are the best social networks to meet girls in Angola?

Thank you.

**Neddy69** · 11-02-23 19:56

Angola dropped Visa requirements for most western nations. Exciting news. Loads of Morena's to fuck. Muito bem.

https://www.trtafrika.com/business/a...urism-15241932

Mwalimu.

**Neddy69** · 06-13-23 04:56

Revolut offers 726 Kwanza to the Euro as of today. What does it mean? The black market rate is gone. No need for that. As it is the official rate now. With COVID and all the rest of rubbish travel restrictions gone time to dust off my Portuguese and Kizomba skills. Plus. TAAG offers good deals from Lisbon to Luanda. Ticks all of my boxes. The only drawback might be winter approaching. Travel planning shifting in high gear. Muito bem.

Neddy.

**ChocolateHuntr** · 07-23-22 15:55

Originally Posted by Sensi [View Original Post]

Yes, that's why I visited this forum. I paid 30 k for my first encounter, and felt it. Because everything is so expensive in this city, I thought it might be the norm. Reading how you fellas are paying less than 10 k is surprising, but good news. All the ladies on Tinder start out at 50 k when I ask 'how much for an hour'. I'll be offering 10 k to my next date from here out. I watched how rich dopes drove prices up in Thailand the PI, and I wouldn't want to be that guy.

The minimum monthly wage in Angola is 30 k. Keep that in mind. So 8 k to a broke university student is still more money than working people make in a whole week. It's also very helpful to speak Portuguese. These ladies are fun, talkative, and love to flirt.

**Sensi** · 07-22-22 16:00

Originally Posted by Tottem [View Original Post]

If you negotiated and you end up paying same as in Europe for pussy then you are doing something wrong. Even the fought striking you is clear evidence.

Yes, that's why I visited this forum. I paid 30 k for my first encounter, and felt it. Because everything is so expensive in this city, I thought it might be the norm. Reading how you fellas are paying less than 10 k is surprising, but good news. All the ladies on Tinder start out at 50 k when I ask 'how much for an hour'. I'll be offering 10 k to my next date from here out. I watched how rich dopes drove prices up in Thailand the PI, and I wouldn't want to be that guy.

**Neddy69** · 07-21-22 15:13

Originally Posted by ChocolateHuntr [View Original Post]

After a couple of weeks, I'm disovering the local economy. Considering the crazy high tourist prices like $20 USD for a hamburger and fries and another $20 to take a taxi across town, it's necessary to learn how the Luandans handle these daily expenses.

For transport, they take share taxis, which are large blue and white vans that go all over the city. Each ride is 250 kwanza (60 cents USD). There are also ride-sharing apps like Heetch and Yango. I find rides on Yango to be about half the price of Heetch.

As for dining out, there are numerous affordable restaurants. The problem is they don't typically have signs or advertising. You just have to know where to go. So I ask people on the street where the locals eat. I'm currently on Ilha de Luanda and have found several restaurants next to the Naval Base which offer lunch / dinner for 1,000 kwanza. A meal here includes rice, beans, fish or chicken, and salad. You can add another 200 kwanza for a soda or bottle of water.

As for the ladies, I continue to have success with Tinder. It's currently the cold season (high temp of 23 during the day) so most are inside and on their phones. Not a lot of people on the beaches because the water is freezing cold, and the night scene is quiet. So online apps like Tinder are full of bored, beautiful ladies. I schedule their visits 24 hours in advance, and they come to my hotel. I pay all transport costs and give 6,000 - 8,000 kwanza when they leave to help with groceries.

I'm curious to know what Luanda is like during their summer. I like what I see and can imagine this place really comes alive during the warmer months.

Good update. Good stuff. If I recall the blue and white Vans are called Toca Tocas. Keep it coming. Check out prices of cheap guest houses. They have to exist. No local pays crazy prices for accommodation. Ilha do Cabo is of course tourist area. If there's any except Portuguese. I heard french are investing heavy these days. Good Tipp with yango.

Keep it coming.

Neddy.

**ChocolateHuntr** · 07-21-22 14:21

After a couple of weeks, I'm disovering the local economy. Considering the crazy high tourist prices like $20 USD for a hamburger and fries and another $20 to take a taxi across town, it's necessary to learn how the Luandans handle these daily expenses.

For transport, they take share taxis, which are large blue and white vans that go all over the city. Each ride is 250 kwanza (60 cents USD). There are also ride-sharing apps like Heetch and Yango. I find rides on Yango to be about half the price of Heetch.

As for dining out, there are numerous affordable restaurants. The problem is they don't typically have signs or advertising. You just have to know where to go. So I ask people on the street where the locals eat. I'm currently on Ilha de Luanda and have found several restaurants next to the Naval Base which offer lunch / dinner for 1,000 kwanza. A meal here includes rice, beans, fish or chicken, and salad. You can add another 200 kwanza for a soda or bottle of water.

As for the ladies, I continue to have success with Tinder. It's currently the cold season (high temp of 23 during the day) so most are inside and on their phones. Not a lot of people on the beaches because the water is freezing cold, and the night scene is quiet. So online apps like Tinder are full of bored, beautiful ladies. I schedule their visits 24 hours in advance, and they come to my hotel. I pay all transport costs and give 6,000 - 8,000 kwanza when they leave to help with groceries.

I'm curious to know what Luanda is like during their summer. I like what I see and can imagine this place really comes alive during the warmer months.

**ChocolateHuntr** · 07-16-22 08:09

Originally Posted by Sensi [View Original Post]

It's been a minute since my last post and I'm happy to contribute once again. Pussy is on tap in Luanda. Get yourself a paid Tinder account, translator app, hotel room, and it's heyday. They come to you. Plan a day ahead. Keep it like an appointment. Meet in your lobby for a drink and go from there. I negotiated everything through What's App prior to arrival and have been having wonderful dates. But I think I'm over-paying. I'm kicking out 30 K Kwanza for the hour. Any thoughts?

I've been in Luanda for a week now, and I agree 100%. Tinder is so effective that I haven't had time to respond to all of the matches. And the ladies I do chat with are friendly, cooperative, and very interested to connect in person.

I prefer a girlfriend experience, so I treat each encounter as a date. We'll meet, go eat, talk for a while, then return to my hotel to listen to music, watch Netflix, and close the deal. Some ladies stay for a few hours, and others want to stay all night. As for prices, I offer 8,000 kwanza when they leave to help with transport and groceries. So far, no issues.

Originally Posted by ChocolateHuntr [View Original Post]

As for prices, there are lots of Luandan women on Tinder, so I have only used it thus far. Universities are on holiday for about 3 months. Lots of bored students at home looking for fun. I typically give 8,000 kwanza (~$16 USD) to help with transport and groceries. Have received no complaints so far.

**Tottem** · 07-16-22 06:37

Originally Posted by Sensi [View Original Post]

It's been a minute since my last post and I'm happy to contribute once again. Pussy is on tap in Luanda. Get yourself a paid Tinder account, translator app, hotel room, and it's heyday. They come to you. Plan a day ahead. Keep it like an appointment. Meet in your lobby for a drink and go from there. I negotiated everything through What's App prior to arrival and have been having wonderful dates. But I think I'm over-paying. I'm kicking out 30 K Kwanza for the hour. Any thoughts?

If you negotiated and you end up paying same as in Europe for pussy then you are doing something wrong. Even the fought striking you is clear evidence.

**Sensi** · 07-15-22 17:08

It's been a minute since my last post and I'm happy to contribute once again. Pussy is on tap in Luanda. Get yourself a paid Tinder account, translator app, hotel room, and it's heyday. They come to you. Plan a day ahead. Keep it like an appointment. Meet in your lobby for a drink and go from there. I negotiated everything through What's App prior to arrival and have been having wonderful dates. But I think I'm over-paying. I'm kicking out 30 K Kwanza for the hour. Any thoughts?