Cost of living in Angola compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (₡ 4,581) | ₡ 7,413 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (₡ 3,929) | ₡ 4,617 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (₡ 1,428) | ₡ 2,037 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (₡ 974) | ₡ 1,086 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (₡ 1,201) | ₡ 1,801 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (₡ 833) | ₡ 1,461 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (₡ 3,112) | ₡ 3,280 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (₡ 1,104) | ₡ 1,873 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (₡ 825) | ₡ 1,882 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (₡ 290) | ₡ 1,132 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (₡ 5,487) | ₡ 9,896 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,658 Kz (₡ 913) | ₡ 1,582 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (₡ 306) | ₡ 956 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (₡ 488,838) | ₡ 596,217 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (₡ 271,315) | ₡ 369,442 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (₡ 33,841) | ₡ 41,421 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (₡ 321,823) | ₡ 469,413 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (₡ 500,047) | ₡ 277,545 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (₡ 48,375) | ₡ 33,591 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (₡ 11,494) | ₡ 17,448 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (₡ 104,411) | ₡ 224,686 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (₡ 88,695) | ₡ 76,607 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (₡ 2,901) | ₡ 7,046 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (₡ 1,960) | ₡ 2,688 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 43% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (₡ 10,855) | ₡ 31,452 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (₡ 18,465) | ₡ 24,361 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (₡ 25,042) | ₡ 65,140 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (₡ 32,424) | ₡ 43,671 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 46% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (₡ 9,373,227) | ₡ 16,164,800 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (₡ 179) | ₡ 699 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (₡ 10,061) | ₡ 18,624 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 62% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (₡ 3,771) | ₡ 3,614 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (₡ 2,421) | ₡ 8,586 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (₡ 10,440) | ₡ 45,048 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (₡ 1,483) | ₡ 5,595 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (₡ 1,634) | ₡ 2,884 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (₡ 1,484) | ₡ 4,972 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (₡ 440) | ₡ 1,709 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (₡ 590) | ₡ 1,659 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (₡ 2,434) | ₡ 10,894 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (₡ 8,603) | ₡ 17,895 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (₡ 2,754) | ₡ 7,004 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (₡ 44,056) | ₡ 27,540 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (₡ 32,184) | ₡ 37,831 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (₡ 4,852) | ₡ 6,034 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (₡ 2,048) | ₡ 2,855 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (₡ 383) | ₡ 1,406 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (₡ 173,922) | ₡ 312,484 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (₡ 181) | ₡ 38 | + 379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (₡ 10,575) | ₡ 35,256 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (₡ 1,223) | ₡ 2,567 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 862 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 34% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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