Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (AU$3.25) | AU$23 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (AU$2.82) | AU$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (AU$0.87) | AU$2.04 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (AU$2.34) | AU$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (AU$0.54) | AU$7 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (AU$1.63) | AU$10 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (AU$1.08) | AU$5.24 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (AU$0.65) | AU$3.75 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (AU$5.98) | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (AU$27) | AU$22 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (AU$2.60) | AU$3.78 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | AU$3.08 | - | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$3,696 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,631 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (AU$108) | AU$238 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (AU$217) | AU$2,459 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (AU$217) | AU$1,911 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (AU$43) | AU$170 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (AU$33) | AU$78 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (AU$738) | AU$684 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (AU$148) | AU$291 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (AU$22) | AU$16 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$41 | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (AU$11) | AU$135 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (AU$15) | AU$90 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (AU$108) | AU$189 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (AU$33) | AU$224 | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$36,804 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (AU$1.68) | AU$1.99 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (AU$45) | AU$165 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (AU$1.50) | AU$8 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$24 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$89 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (AU$5.42) | AU$11 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (AU$4.17) | AU$5.55 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (AU$1.74) | AU$4.39 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (AU$1.95) | AU$4.95 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$374 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$133 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (AU$17) | AU$5.46 | + 218% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (AU$4.35) | AU$11 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$942 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (AU$0.08) | AU$0.65 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (AU$22) | AU$78 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (AU$4.34) | AU$42 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,704 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02170
AUD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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