Cost of living in Angola compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,410 Kz (₡ 4,646) | ₡ 7,030 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,407 Kz (₡ 5,197) | ₡ 4,594 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,615 Kz (₡ 1,997) | ₡ 2,118 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,695 Kz (₡ 936) | ₡ 1,098 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,371 Kz (₡ 1,310) | ₡ 1,851 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,395 Kz (₡ 771) | ₡ 1,215 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,704 Kz (₡ 3,151) | ₡ 3,484 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,871 Kz (₡ 1,033) | ₡ 1,691 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,237 Kz (₡ 683) | ₡ 1,164 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (₡ 291) | ₡ 1,054 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,830 Kz (₡ 7,088) | ₡ 7,706 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,526 Kz (₡ 843) | ₡ 1,622 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 686 Kz (₡ 379) | ₡ 847 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| 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 | 1,050,190 Kz (₡ 580,184) | ₡ 543,192 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,799 Kz (₡ 365,615) | ₡ 322,534 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 74,034 Kz (₡ 40,901) | ₡ 43,479 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 521,282 Kz (₡ 287,986) | ₡ 448,070 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 918,099 Kz (₡ 507,210) | ₡ 248,180 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,674 Kz (₡ 43,464) | ₡ 31,277 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,478 Kz (₡ 11,313) | ₡ 16,985 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 296,874 Kz (₡ 164,010) | ₡ 205,982 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (₡ 88,979) | ₡ 72,835 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (₡ 2,911) | ₡ 3,988 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 Kz (₡ 1,954) | ₡ 2,650 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 22,070 Kz (₡ 12,193) | ₡ 32,063 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,806 Kz (₡ 12,599) | ₡ 21,057 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 95,420 Kz (₡ 52,716) | ₡ 58,162 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 84,693 Kz (₡ 46,789) | ₡ 44,351 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is 52% 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 (₡ 9,403,198) | ₡ 15,244,800 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 334 Kz (₡ 184) | ₡ 716 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,890 Kz (₡ 11,541) | ₡ 26,133 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 60% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,841 Kz (₡ 2,122) | ₡ 3,238 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,432 Kz (₡ 2,449) | ₡ 8,605 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,692 Kz (₡ 10,879) | ₡ 34,668 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,211 Kz (₡ 1,774) | ₡ 5,073 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,312 Kz (₡ 1,830) | ₡ 3,224 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,543 Kz (₡ 1,405) | ₡ 3,584 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 748 Kz (₡ 413) | ₡ 1,401 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,880 Kz (₡ 1,039) | ₡ 2,036 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,763 Kz (₡ 2,079) | ₡ 10,992 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 7% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Angola | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,628 Kz (₡ 9,186) | ₡ 16,536 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,651 Kz (₡ 3,674) | ₡ 6,866 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (₡ 44,197) | ₡ 15,181 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 43,470 Kz (₡ 24,016) | ₡ 34,354 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,705 Kz (₡ 6,467) | ₡ 5,454 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,763 Kz (₡ 2,631) | ₡ 3,345 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 664 Kz (₡ 367) | ₡ 1,359 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (₡ 174,478) | ₡ 334,563 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 315 Kz (₡ 174) | ₡ 38 | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 36,464 Kz (₡ 20,145) | ₡ 37,862 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,411 Kz (₡ 1,332) | ₡ 2,793 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,424 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Angola is 29% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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