Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (35,884 ₫) | 91,526 ₫ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (161,479 ₫) | 95,967 ₫ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (82,534 ₫) | 41,471 ₫ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (28,707 ₫) | 37,199 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (34,449 ₫) | 37,298 ₫ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (14,354 ₫) | 29,744 ₫ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (179,421 ₫) | 300,000 ₫ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (35,884 ₫) | 80,834 ₫ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (10,765 ₫) | 22,878 ₫ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (98,957 ₫) | 14,485 ₫ | + 583% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (448,552 ₫) | 370,796 ₫ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (21,531 ₫) | 22,282 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (4,486 ₫) | 17,389 ₫ | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (43,204,568 ₫) | 21,639,300 ₫ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (6,279,734 ₫) | 15,275,600 ₫ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (717,684 ₫) | 2,265,110 ₫ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (3,588,419 ₫) | 15,413,300 ₫ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (3,588,419 ₫) | 8,888,290 ₫ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (717,684 ₫) | 1,993,520 ₫ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (538,263 ₫) | 150,000 ₫ | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (9,268,815 ₫) | 5,991,230 ₫ | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (2,446,581 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (358,842 ₫) | 163,111 ₫ | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 126,910 ₫ | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (430,610 ₫) | 1,254,820 ₫ | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (251,189 ₫) | 1,036,100 ₫ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (1,255,947 ₫) | 2,534,030 ₫ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (1,076,526 ₫) | 2,411,460 ₫ | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 45% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 688,677,000 ₫ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (25,119 ₫) | 22,768 ₫ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (737,173 ₫) | 227,099 ₫ | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (129,183 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (43,061 ₫) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 368,916 ₫ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (89,710 ₫) | 61,982 ₫ | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (179,421 ₫) | 64,330 ₫ | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (78,945 ₫) | 80,170 ₫ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (28,707 ₫) | 28,163 ₫ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (32,296 ₫) | 32,668 ₫ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (89,710 ₫) | 379,696 ₫ | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| Afghanistan | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (107,653 ₫) | 347,232 ₫ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 218,316 ₫ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,000,000 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 652,301 ₫ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (322,958 ₫) | 244,507 ₫ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (43,061 ₫) | 60,195 ₫ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 47,417 ₫ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,540,300 ₫ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (1,077 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (538,263 ₫) | 586,665 ₫ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (125,595 ₫) | 31,807 ₫ | + 295% | |
| 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 343 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
358.842
VND
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam
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