Cost of living in Angola compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 29% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,435 Kz (₡ 10,724) | ₡ 8,533 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,335 Kz (₡ 7,695) | ₡ 4,265 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,260 Kz (₡ 3,260) | ₡ 2,751 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 969 Kz (₡ 1,398) | ₡ 843 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,892 Kz (₡ 2,729) | ₡ 2,027 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 723 Kz (₡ 1,042) | ₡ 1,073 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,546 Kz (₡ 5,115) | ₡ 2,359 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,054 Kz (₡ 2,962) | ₡ 2,366 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,051 Kz (₡ 1,516) | ₡ 1,161 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,278 Kz (₡ 1,844) | ₡ 955 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,889 Kz (₡ 8,495) | ₡ 8,169 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,481 Kz (₡ 2,136) | ₡ 1,708 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 429 Kz (₡ 619) | ₡ 826 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 100% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 765,713 Kz (₡ 1,104,493) | ₡ 609,406 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 512,651 Kz (₡ 739,467) | ₡ 316,358 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 265,843 Kz (₡ 383,462) | ₡ 43,894 | + 774% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,424 Kz (₡ 645,381) | ₡ 465,454 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 288,949 Kz (₡ 416,791) | ₡ 254,775 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 64,618 Kz (₡ 93,207) | ₡ 37,632 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,988 Kz (₡ 38,928) | ₡ 22,169 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 270,919 Kz (₡ 390,784) | ₡ 236,357 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 82,980 Kz (₡ 119,693) | ₡ 97,438 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,939 Kz (₡ 7,124) | ₡ 5,058 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,964 Kz (₡ 11,488) | ₡ 3,157 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 64% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,041 Kz (₡ 39,006) | ₡ 30,189 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,292 Kz (₡ 43,695) | ₡ 24,153 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,063 Kz (₡ 76,540) | ₡ 62,669 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,410 Kz (₡ 108,775) | ₡ 49,989 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,943,400 Kz (₡ 15,785,175) | ₡ 17,478,300 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (₡ 233) | ₡ 912 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,675 Kz (₡ 25,495) | ₡ 37,021 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 9% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,150 Kz (₡ 4,543) | ₡ 4,440 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,457 Kz (₡ 7,872) | ₡ 10,837 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Kz (₡ 21,637) | ₡ 37,809 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,701 Kz (₡ 3,896) | ₡ 4,151 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,643 Kz (₡ 3,812) | ₡ 2,936 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,040 Kz (₡ 5,827) | ₡ 3,828 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 673 Kz (₡ 970) | ₡ 1,644 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,375 Kz (₡ 1,984) | ₡ 1,674 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,676 Kz (₡ 5,303) | ₡ 7,858 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,945 Kz (₡ 12,902) | ₡ 16,444 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,588 Kz (₡ 9,502) | ₡ 6,809 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,829 Kz (₡ 28,602) | ₡ 35,660 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,461 Kz (₡ 36,726) | ₡ 31,973 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,517 Kz (₡ 2,188) | ₡ 4,923 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,478 Kz (₡ 3,574) | ₡ 2,780 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 494 Kz (₡ 713) | ₡ 1,512 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,794 Kz (₡ 527,635) | ₡ 587,511 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Kz (₡ 41) | ₡ 69 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,011 Kz (₡ 57,713) | ₡ 39,649 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,441 Kz (₡ 2,079) | ₡ 2,634 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,235 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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