Cost of living in Angola compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,790 Kz (₡ 5,099) | ₡ 5,330 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,667 Kz (₡ 3,904) | ₡ 4,086 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,901 Kz (₡ 2,023) | ₡ 1,850 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 428 Kz (₡ 455) | ₡ 846 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,036 Kz (₡ 1,103) | ₡ 1,715 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 802 Kz (₡ 854) | ₡ 1,012 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,760 Kz (₡ 2,938) | ₡ 2,394 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,082 Kz (₡ 1,151) | ₡ 1,969 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 736 Kz (₡ 784) | ₡ 1,053 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 337 Kz (₡ 358) | ₡ 916 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,455 Kz (₡ 5,807) | ₡ 9,286 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 240 Kz (₡ 255) | ₡ 1,424 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 366 Kz (₡ 390) | ₡ 702 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 38% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 543,500 Kz (₡ 578,561) | ₡ 670,632 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Kz (₡ 372,579) | ₡ 346,844 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,048 Kz (₡ 63,922) | ₡ 39,208 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,000 Kz (₡ 186,289) | ₡ 426,180 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 125,000 Kz (₡ 133,064) | ₡ 231,001 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52,338 Kz (₡ 55,714) | ₡ 29,095 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,622 Kz (₡ 11,308) | ₡ 18,027 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 152,275 Kz (₡ 162,098) | ₡ 243,986 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,334 Kz (₡ 51,452) | ₡ 80,326 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,308 Kz (₡ 4,586) | ₡ 4,191 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Kz (₡ 42,580) | ₡ 2,520 | + 1590% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 4% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,611 Kz (₡ 26,199) | ₡ 37,815 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,016 Kz (₡ 24,500) | ₡ 23,702 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,794 Kz (₡ 49,812) | ₡ 58,538 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Kz (₡ 63,871) | ₡ 50,457 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,793,400 Kz (₡ 6,167,134) | ₡ 13,688,100 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 162 Kz (₡ 173) | ₡ 657 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 24,199 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 13% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,794 Kz (₡ 4,038) | ₡ 3,098 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Kz (₡ 31,935) | ₡ 9,378 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,016 Kz (₡ 21,308) | ₡ 35,680 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,040 Kz (₡ 2,172) | ₡ 3,022 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,269 Kz (₡ 2,415) | ₡ 3,216 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,761 Kz (₡ 4,004) | ₡ 3,435 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 Kz (₡ 666) | ₡ 1,667 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 898 Kz (₡ 956) | ₡ 1,592 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,083 Kz (₡ 4,346) | ₡ 6,589 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 7% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,150 Kz (₡ 16,127) | ₡ 15,203 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,774 Kz (₡ 5,082) | ₡ 6,417 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Kz (₡ 31,935) | ₡ 25,273 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 27,957 Kz (₡ 29,760) | ₡ 27,673 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,477 Kz (₡ 12,217) | ₡ 4,187 | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,095 Kz (₡ 1,166) | ₡ 1,971 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,037 Kz (₡ 1,104) | ₡ 1,653 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 250,406 Kz (₡ 266,560) | ₡ 319,333 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 75 Kz (₡ 80) | ₡ 44 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,490 Kz (₡ 40,973) | ₡ 39,921 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250 Kz (₡ 1,331) | ₡ 2,134 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,364 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Costa Rica
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