Cost of living in Angola compared to Vietnam
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Angola is 87% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,851 Kz (320,049 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | + 510% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,784 Kz (223,481 ₫) | 99,365 ₫ | + 125% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,206 Kz (103,037 ₫) | 44,193 ₫ | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 775 Kz (36,203 ₫) | 36,414 ₫ | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,958 Kz (91,479 ₫) | 40,896 ₫ | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,120 Kz (52,315 ₫) | 30,220 ₫ | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,067 Kz (190,011 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,052 Kz (95,877 ₫) | 79,338 ₫ | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,266 Kz (59,157 ₫) | 33,925 ₫ | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 490 Kz (22,878 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,937 Kz (277,344 ₫) | 202,188 ₫ | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,314 Kz (61,374 ₫) | 37,663 ₫ | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 345 Kz (16,120 ₫) | 29,283 ₫ | - 45% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Angola is 83% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 982,608 Kz (45,903,937 ₫) | 30,017,800 ₫ | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 565,317 Kz (26,409,591 ₫) | 14,948,500 ₫ | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,222 Kz (4,682,014 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 463,039 Kz (21,631,528 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 124,934 Kz (5,836,470 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49,512 Kz (2,313,014 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,295 Kz (1,321,827 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 370% | |
40” flat screen tv | 163,160 Kz (7,622,253 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | + 138% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,461 Kz (2,637,675 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,982 Kz (186,010 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,067 Kz (1,124,306 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | + 705% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Angola is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,379 Kz (671,745 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,588 Kz (1,055,217 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,308 Kz (1,742,887 ₫) | 2,198,030 ₫ | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,158 Kz (2,296,463 ₫) | 2,346,150 ₫ | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Angola is 26% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,075,660 Kz (377,265,996 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 156 Kz (7,295 ₫) | 26,913 ₫ | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,633 Kz (543,434 ₫) | 143,358 ₫ | + 279% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Angola is 6% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,989 Kz (139,642 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,028 Kz (234,886 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45,089 Kz (2,106,402 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,409 Kz (112,534 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,956 Kz (138,103 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,770 Kz (82,705 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,041 Kz (48,637 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,009 Kz (47,138 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,395 Kz (158,583 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in Angola is 115% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Angola | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,282 Kz (1,040,945 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,333 Kz (295,868 ₫) | 184,353 ₫ | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105,021 Kz (4,906,206 ₫) | 366,238 ₫ | + 1240% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,621 Kz (2,318,135 ₫) | 623,918 ₫ | + 272% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,363 Kz (157,087 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,896 Kz (88,580 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 485 Kz (22,640 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 81,289 Kz (3,797,527 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 122 Kz (5,717 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 306% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,943 Kz (1,492,249 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 130% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,148 Kz (100,367 ₫) | 30,000 ₫ | + 235% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
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Cost of living in Angola is 41% more expensive than in Vietnam
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