Cost of living in Angola compared to Costa Rica
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Angola is 38% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,016 Kz (₡ 5,151) | ₡ 6,711 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,251 Kz (₡ 4,017) | ₡ 4,580 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,746 Kz (₡ 1,765) | ₡ 2,453 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,576 Kz (₡ 1,013) | ₡ 992 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,964 Kz (₡ 1,262) | ₡ 2,216 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,465 Kz (₡ 942) | ₡ 1,227 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,697 Kz (₡ 2,376) | ₡ 2,567 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,987 Kz (₡ 1,277) | ₡ 2,112 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,268 Kz (₡ 815) | ₡ 1,432 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 390 Kz (₡ 250) | ₡ 945 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,033 Kz (₡ 3,877) | ₡ 11,346 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,444 Kz (₡ 928) | ₡ 1,606 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 350 Kz (₡ 225) | ₡ 928 | - 76% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Angola is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,015,060 Kz (₡ 652,317) | ₡ 572,782 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 989,374 Kz (₡ 635,810) | ₡ 306,580 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (₡ 64,407) | ₡ 28,067 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (₡ 297,567) | ₡ 389,387 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (₡ 80,287) | ₡ 241,078 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,756 Kz (₡ 73,104) | ₡ 20,040 | + 265% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,143 Kz (₡ 10,374) | ₡ 16,566 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 64,580 Kz (₡ 41,502) | ₡ 219,739 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (₡ 36,284) | ₡ 64,053 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,806 Kz (₡ 3,088) | ₡ 4,676 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,329 Kz (₡ 2,139) | ₡ 2,380 | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,536 Kz (₡ 5,486) | ₡ 39,090 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,608 Kz (₡ 6,174) | ₡ 24,720 | - 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,842 Kz (₡ 29,460) | ₡ 55,387 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,502 Kz (₡ 186,688) | ₡ 40,513 | + 361% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 60% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,478,800 Kz (₡ 7,376,724) | ₡ 15,068,800 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 294 Kz (₡ 189) | ₡ 778 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,926 Kz (₡ 8,307) | ₡ 25,124 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 51% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,969 Kz (₡ 1,908) | ₡ 3,367 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,477 Kz (₡ 2,877) | ₡ 10,814 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 51,913 Kz (₡ 33,361) | ₡ 36,912 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,291 Kz (₡ 1,472) | ₡ 2,538 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,525 Kz (₡ 980) | ₡ 2,787 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,854 Kz (₡ 1,834) | ₡ 3,472 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,006 Kz (₡ 646) | ₡ 1,578 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 355 Kz (₡ 228) | ₡ 1,482 | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,047 Kz (₡ 1,958) | ₡ 5,876 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 21% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,498 Kz (₡ 11,245) | ₡ 11,648 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,267 Kz (₡ 4,670) | ₡ 7,007 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 86,045 Kz (₡ 55,296) | ₡ 13,222 | + 318% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,825 Kz (₡ 37,803) | ₡ 25,393 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,872 Kz (₡ 3,131) | ₡ 4,285 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,368 Kz (₡ 1,522) | ₡ 2,666 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,112 Kz (₡ 715) | ₡ 1,382 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,439 Kz (₡ 132,666) | ₡ 332,838 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Kz (₡ 12) | ₡ 51 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,785 Kz (₡ 21,069) | ₡ 32,853 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,970 Kz (₡ 2,551) | ₡ 2,705 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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