Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (AU$3.37) | AU$5.98 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (AU$1.23) | AU$1.50 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (AU$1.52) | AU$5.61 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (AU$0.76) | AU$4.91 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (AU$3.80) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (AU$0.81) | AU$4.71 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (AU$0.47) | AU$3.18 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (AU$0.81) | AU$5.33 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (AU$38) | AU$18 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (AU$1.26) | AU$2.91 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (AU$0.85) | AU$2.61 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (AU$623) | AU$3,133 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (AU$415) | AU$2,144 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (AU$113) | AU$207 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (AU$513) | AU$1,996 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (AU$406) | AU$1,494 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (AU$93) | AU$178 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (AU$65) | AU$57 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (AU$403) | AU$467 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (AU$150) | AU$237 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (AU$4.89) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (AU$28) | AU$100 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (AU$46) | AU$65 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (AU$44) | AU$137 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (AU$55) | AU$140 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (AU$25,084) | AU$28,183 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (AU$0.63) | AU$1.37 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (AU$39) | AU$159 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (AU$2.44) | AU$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$69 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (AU$2.60) | AU$4.83 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (AU$5.10) | AU$6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (AU$1.06) | AU$3.24 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (AU$2.05) | AU$3.72 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (AU$4.31) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (AU$13) | AU$57 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (AU$24) | AU$219 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (AU$37) | AU$89 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (AU$3.26) | AU$4.51 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (AU$1.63) | AU$9 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (AU$211) | AU$649 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (AU$0.05) | AU$0.51 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (AU$37) | AU$69 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (AU$2.51) | AU$36 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,415 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01629
AUD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Australia
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