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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (Rp 51,246) | Rp 69,652 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (Rp 40,140) | Rp 49,012 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (Rp 35,671) | Rp 30,274 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (Rp 10,598) | Rp 19,307 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (Rp 15,883) | Rp 22,930 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (Rp 9,092) | Rp 15,178 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (Rp 31,833) | Rp 70,887 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (Rp 10,980) | Rp 40,336 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (Rp 3,715) | Rp 20,381 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Rp 53,906) | Rp 31,061 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Rp 386,915) | Rp 452,082 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (Rp 10,428) | Rp 18,202 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (Rp 6,427) | Rp 15,610 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,078 Afghani (Rp 6,014,936) | Rp 15,003,400 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (Rp 4,064,079) | Rp 9,455,050 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (Rp 701,598) | Rp 994,014 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (Rp 6,125,240) | Rp 8,961,230 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (Rp 3,404,404) | Rp 5,804,040 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (Rp 977,553) | Rp 678,231 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (Rp 438,201) | Rp 247,500 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (Rp 3,693,528) | Rp 4,430,410 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (Rp 1,240,570) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (Rp 47,788) | Rp 62,053 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 64,195 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (Rp 287,782) | Rp 693,255 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (Rp 307,357) | Rp 435,770 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (Rp 377,890) | Rp 995,985 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (Rp 490,597) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Rp 359,131,619) | Rp 495,764,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (Rp 8,193) | Rp 9,223 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Rp 636,436) | Rp 422,608 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (Rp 80,817) | Rp 30,248 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (Rp 59,131) | Rp 91,743 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 388,150 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (Rp 47,321) | Rp 43,144 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Rp 48,927) | Rp 23,875 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Rp 48,878) | Rp 38,277 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (Rp 14,037) | Rp 15,996 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (Rp 27,413) | Rp 14,884 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (Rp 51,813) | Rp 99,259 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (Rp 90,919) | Rp 217,146 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (Rp 50,828) | Rp 99,435 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 964,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 181,839) | Rp 528,401 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Rp 47,105) | Rp 120,406 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (Rp 45,257) | Rp 48,425 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Rp 90,919) | Rp 60,307 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (Rp 2,159,136) | Rp 7,952,530 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Rp 909) | Rp 1,651 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (Rp 245,431) | Rp 783,577 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (Rp 29,586) | Rp 25,084 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,464 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia
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