Cost of living in Angola compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Angola is 50% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,318 Kz (237,276 ₫) | 79,351 ₫ | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,135 Kz (203,513 ₫) | 104,702 ₫ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,592 Kz (73,943 ₫) | 50,258 ₫ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,768 Kz (50,442 ₫) | 37,012 ₫ | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,180 Kz (62,182 ₫) | 52,670 ₫ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,513 Kz (43,161 ₫) | 28,364 ₫ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,651 Kz (161,175 ₫) | 232,598 ₫ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,005 Kz (57,185 ₫) | 56,357 ₫ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,498 Kz (42,741 ₫) | 28,037 ₫ | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 527 Kz (15,024 ₫) | 14,392 ₫ | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,963 Kz (284,197 ₫) | 259,351 ₫ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kz (43,876 ₫) | 28,847 ₫ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Kz (15,857 ₫) | 17,237 ₫ | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Angola is 66% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 887,673 Kz (25,320,000 ₫) | 20,809,300 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 492,676 Kz (14,053,099 ₫) | 11,647,500 ₫ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,452 Kz (1,752,864 ₫) | 1,304,050 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 584,394 Kz (16,669,265 ₫) | 9,883,800 ₫ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908,027 Kz (25,900,578 ₫) | 6,451,720 ₫ | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 87,844 Kz (2,505,655 ₫) | 1,226,160 ₫ | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,871 Kz (595,333 ₫) | 257,204 ₫ | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 189,599 Kz (5,408,125 ₫) | 7,331,050 ₫ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 161,060 Kz (4,594,078 ₫) | 3,137,940 ₫ | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,268 Kz (150,275 ₫) | 143,140 ₫ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,558 Kz (101,501 ₫) | 72,420 ₫ | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Angola is 19% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,711 Kz (562,245 ₫) | 1,240,820 ₫ | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 33,530 Kz (956,410 ₫) | 907,739 ₫ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,473 Kz (1,297,078 ₫) | 1,926,190 ₫ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,879 Kz (1,679,457 ₫) | 1,606,060 ₫ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Angola is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,020,700 Kz (485,498,744 ₫) | 751,050,000 ₫ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 326 Kz (9,297 ₫) | 23,694 ₫ | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,270 Kz (521,140 ₫) | 170,455 ₫ | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Angola is 10% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,847 Kz (195,308 ₫) | 65,284 ₫ | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,397 Kz (125,418 ₫) | 120,947 ₫ | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,957 Kz (540,730 ₫) | 343,711 ₫ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,694 Kz (76,838 ₫) | 75,846 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,968 Kz (84,646 ₫) | 92,931 ₫ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,695 Kz (76,870 ₫) | 88,810 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 800 Kz (22,814 ₫) | 32,359 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,072 Kz (30,573 ₫) | 27,921 ₫ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,421 Kz (126,093 ₫) | 184,459 ₫ | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Angola is 91% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,622 Kz (445,611 ₫) | 297,305 ₫ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,002 Kz (142,672 ₫) | 260,091 ₫ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80,000 Kz (2,281,921 ₫) | 1,048,140 ₫ | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,443 Kz (1,667,026 ₫) | 591,088 ₫ | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,811 Kz (251,324 ₫) | 178,419 ₫ | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,719 Kz (106,093 ₫) | 55,985 ₫ | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 696 Kz (19,844 ₫) | 51,820 ₫ | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 315,823 Kz (9,008,541 ₫) | 11,000,500 ₫ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 329 Kz (9,382 ₫) | 1,583 ₫ | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,204 Kz (547,770 ₫) | 714,558 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kz (63,352 ₫) | 31,796 ₫ | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 676 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Angola is 40% more expensive than in Vietnam
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