Cost of living in Angola compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,236 Kz (₡ 5,869) | ₡ 6,282 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,910 Kz (₡ 3,680) | ₡ 4,004 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,026 Kz (₡ 1,906) | ₡ 1,915 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 844 Kz (₡ 794) | ₡ 842 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,416 Kz (₡ 1,333) | ₡ 1,806 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 853 Kz (₡ 803) | ₡ 1,105 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,446 Kz (₡ 4,184) | ₡ 2,638 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,002 Kz (₡ 1,884) | ₡ 2,031 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 913 Kz (₡ 859) | ₡ 1,001 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 233 Kz (₡ 219) | ₡ 1,075 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,308 Kz (₡ 4,054) | ₡ 9,541 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 587 Kz (₡ 553) | ₡ 1,555 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Kz (₡ 369) | ₡ 737 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 76% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,922,140 Kz (₡ 1,808,954) | ₡ 602,927 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 175,000 Kz (₡ 164,695) | ₡ 284,944 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Kz (₡ 23,528) | ₡ 38,153 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Kz (₡ 376,446) | ₡ 466,477 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Kz (₡ 188,223) | ₡ 249,878 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Kz (₡ 75,289) | ₡ 25,480 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,323 Kz (₡ 20,067) | ₡ 15,170 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 286,221 Kz (₡ 269,367) | ₡ 207,531 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,526 Kz (₡ 70,137) | ₡ 56,639 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,106 Kz (₡ 3,864) | ₡ 4,734 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,964 Kz (₡ 13,141) | ₡ 2,253 | + 483% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 6% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,713 Kz (₡ 14,787) | ₡ 36,851 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 34,294 Kz (₡ 32,274) | ₡ 21,383 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,440 Kz (₡ 26,765) | ₡ 56,541 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,019 Kz (₡ 63,072) | ₡ 52,320 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 54% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,726,900 Kz (₡ 17,624,154) | ₡ 13,221,000 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 165 Kz (₡ 155) | ₡ 595 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Kz (₡ 47,056) | ₡ 21,205 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,399 Kz (₡ 4,140) | ₡ 5,174 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,533 Kz (₡ 9,913) | ₡ 8,649 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,307 Kz (₡ 19,111) | ₡ 46,957 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,286 Kz (₡ 1,210) | ₡ 3,171 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,370 Kz (₡ 2,230) | ₡ 2,667 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,460 Kz (₡ 2,315) | ₡ 3,530 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 696 Kz (₡ 655) | ₡ 1,614 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 570 Kz (₡ 536) | ₡ 1,356 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,269 Kz (₡ 2,135) | ₡ 7,513 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,601 Kz (₡ 21,270) | ₡ 13,385 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,329 Kz (₡ 4,074) | ₡ 6,010 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 17,507 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Kz (₡ 37,645) | ₡ 28,942 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,962 Kz (₡ 2,787) | ₡ 3,861 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Kz (₡ 1,412) | ₡ 2,152 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₡ 1,419 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 304,247 Kz (₡ 286,331) | ₡ 307,538 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₡ 53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,173 Kz (₡ 31,220) | ₡ 38,069 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 994 Kz (₡ 936) | ₡ 2,341 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,549 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Angola is 22% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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