Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (AU$3.72) | AU$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (AU$1.16) | AU$1.62 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (AU$1.91) | AU$5.87 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (AU$0.74) | AU$7 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (AU$2.95) | AU$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (AU$1.42) | AU$4.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (AU$0.49) | AU$3.17 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (AU$4.39) | AU$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (AU$25) | AU$20 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (AU$1.05) | AU$3.27 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (AU$0.63) | AU$2.70 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (AU$324) | AU$3,023 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (AU$198) | AU$2,140 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (AU$108) | AU$219 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (AU$319) | AU$1,972 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (AU$191) | AU$1,528 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (AU$123) | AU$161 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (AU$130) | AU$72 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (AU$364) | AU$535 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (AU$109) | AU$222 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (AU$4.65) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$37 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (AU$27) | AU$112 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (AU$37) | AU$67 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (AU$44) | AU$149 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (AU$53) | AU$162 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (AU$28,910) | AU$31,604 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (AU$1.18) | AU$1.96 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (AU$33) | AU$155 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (AU$5.72) | AU$15 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (AU$3.07) | AU$4.68 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (AU$4.29) | AU$4.80 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (AU$0.97) | AU$3.05 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (AU$1.90) | AU$3.17 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (AU$3.94) | AU$34 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$60 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$40 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (AU$20) | AU$253 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (AU$32) | AU$105 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (AU$3.01) | AU$4.92 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (AU$3.19) | AU$10 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (AU$479) | AU$736 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (AU$0.04) | AU$0.25 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (AU$35) | AU$76 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (AU$4.35) | AU$44 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,268 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Australia
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