- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (AU$4.80) | AU$11 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (AU$4.08) | AU$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (AU$1.25) | AU$1.32 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (AU$1.59) | AU$5.82 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (AU$0.86) | AU$5.02 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (AU$4.99) | AU$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (AU$1.31) | AU$4.23 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (AU$0.50) | AU$3.33 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$5.23 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (AU$46) | AU$20 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (AU$0.89) | AU$3.27 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (AU$0.69) | AU$2.28 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (AU$698) | AU$2,756 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (AU$415) | AU$2,112 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (AU$133) | AU$299 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (AU$437) | AU$2,118 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (AU$302) | AU$1,493 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (AU$120) | AU$245 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (AU$105) | AU$59 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (AU$655) | AU$675 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (AU$197) | AU$211 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (AU$5.06) | AU$13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (AU$41) | AU$108 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (AU$43) | AU$75 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (AU$46) | AU$147 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (AU$57) | AU$157 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (AU$30,078) | AU$26,277 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (AU$0.81) | AU$1.44 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (AU$55) | AU$142 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (AU$5.26) | AU$17 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$70 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (AU$3.71) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (AU$4.52) | AU$5.28 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (AU$4.39) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (AU$1.34) | AU$3.48 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (AU$2.20) | AU$3.84 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (AU$5.32) | AU$30 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (AU$13) | AU$54 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (AU$4.48) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$217 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (AU$23) | AU$105 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (AU$3.59) | AU$4.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (AU$459) | AU$602 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.69 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (AU$23) | AU$80 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (AU$2.68) | AU$31 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,068 prices entered by 2,360 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Australia
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