- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 299 Afghani (AU$5.57) | AU$17 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 225 Afghani (AU$4.19) | AU$11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (AU$3.66) | AU$5.99 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 Afghani (AU$1.14) | AU$1.26 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (AU$1.57) | AU$5.64 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (AU$0.87) | AU$4.94 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 204 Afghani (AU$3.79) | AU$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (AU$1.29) | AU$4.21 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Afghani (AU$0.44) | AU$3.30 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (AU$5.53) | AU$5.36 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (AU$40) | AU$20 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 Afghani (AU$0.99) | AU$3.18 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Afghani (AU$0.69) | AU$2.17 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani (AU$767) | AU$2,681 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (AU$417) | AU$2,087 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (AU$72) | AU$252 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (AU$628) | AU$2,024 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (AU$349) | AU$1,436 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (AU$100) | AU$165 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (AU$379) | AU$562 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (AU$127) | AU$189 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (AU$4.90) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$29 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (AU$29) | AU$104 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (AU$32) | AU$72 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (AU$39) | AU$144 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,125 Afghani (AU$40) | AU$146 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (AU$36,809) | AU$27,134 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (AU$0.84) | AU$1.48 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (AU$65) | AU$141 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$16 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$73 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (AU$4.85) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (AU$5.01) | AU$5.19 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (AU$5.01) | AU$6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (AU$1.44) | AU$3.11 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (AU$2.81) | AU$3.70 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (AU$5.31) | AU$29 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$54 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (AU$5.21) | AU$35 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (AU$19) | AU$102 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (AU$4.83) | AU$18 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (AU$4.64) | AU$4.59 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (AU$221) | AU$590 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (AU$0.09) | AU$0.62 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (AU$25) | AU$70 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (AU$3.03) | AU$31 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,158 prices entered by 2,015 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01864
AUD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Australia
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