Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (AU$2.84) | AU$6.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (AU$1.39) | AU$1.29 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (AU$1.86) | AU$5.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (AU$0.80) | AU$4.68 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (AU$2.57) | AU$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (AU$1.02) | AU$4.27 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (AU$0.49) | AU$3.22 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (AU$5.86) | AU$5.86 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (AU$42) | AU$19 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (AU$1.27) | AU$2.92 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (AU$0.60) | AU$2.23 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (AU$855) | AU$2,552 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (AU$693) | AU$1,881 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (AU$79) | AU$205 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (AU$1,038) | AU$1,989 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (AU$544) | AU$1,371 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (AU$99) | AU$162 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (AU$116) | AU$58 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (AU$319) | AU$541 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (AU$89) | AU$213 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (AU$5.76) | AU$13 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (AU$22) | AU$102 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (AU$51) | AU$71 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (AU$80) | AU$151 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (AU$61) | AU$154 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (AU$9,494) | AU$26,945 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (AU$0.93) | AU$1.50 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (AU$69) | AU$148 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (AU$2.97) | AU$9 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (AU$4.94) | AU$16 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$68 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (AU$2.47) | AU$7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (AU$2.47) | AU$4.98 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (AU$5.44) | AU$5.77 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (AU$1.58) | AU$3.40 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (AU$1.98) | AU$3.17 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (AU$2.97) | AU$27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (AU$18) | AU$54 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$35 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (AU$33) | AU$110 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (AU$5.12) | AU$17 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (AU$9) | AU$4.66 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (AU$711) | AU$652 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (AU$0.10) | AU$0.37 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (AU$161) | AU$69 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (AU$2.28) | AU$34 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,487 prices entered by 815 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.01978
AUD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Australia
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