Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Fiji
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (3.24 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (15 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (7 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (2.59 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (3.11 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (1.30 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (16 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (3.24 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (0.97 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (9 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 141% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (40 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 144% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (1.94 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.40 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | - 60% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (3,899 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (567 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (65 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (324 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (324 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (65 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (49 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (837 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (221 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (32 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 154% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (39 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (23 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (104 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (97 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 35% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 35,000 FJ$ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (2.27 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (67 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (3.89 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 70 FJ$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (8 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 159% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (2.59 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (2.91 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (10 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 18 FJ$ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 50 FJ$ | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (29 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 176% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (3.89 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6 FJ$ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,000 FJ$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.10 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (49 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (11 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Fiji
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