Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (40,448 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (80,897 ₫) | 97,265 ₫ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (35,055 ₫) | 44,600 ₫ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (10,786 ₫) | 36,193 ₫ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (29,123 ₫) | 39,794 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (6,741 ₫) | 30,479 ₫ | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (20,224 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (13,483 ₫) | 78,184 ₫ | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (8,090 ₫) | 32,956 ₫ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (74,363 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (337,069 ₫) | 202,188 ₫ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (32,359 ₫) | 33,808 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 29,283 ₫ | - | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 29,166,100 ₫ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 14,948,500 ₫ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (1,348,276 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (2,696,552 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (2,696,552 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (539,310 ₫) | 6,000,000 ₫ | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (404,483 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (4,044,829 ₫) | 5,700,000 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (1,838,507 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (269,655 ₫) | 188,000 ₫ | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 139,618 ₫ | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (134,828 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (188,759 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (1,348,276 ₫) | 2,203,270 ₫ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (404,483 ₫) | 2,270,790 ₫ | - 82% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (20,940 ₫) | 26,955 ₫ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (553,955 ₫) | 140,837 ₫ | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (18,692 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (107,862 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,000,000 ₫ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (67,414 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (51,872 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (78,200 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (21,572 ₫) | 37,000 ₫ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (24,269 ₫) | 20,000 ₫ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (94,379 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 378,508 ₫ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 180,820 ₫ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 623,918 ₫ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (242,690 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (215,724 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 337% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (54,023 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,540,300 ₫ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (971 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (269,655 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (53,931 ₫) | 30,281 ₫ | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
269.655
VND
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Vietnam
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