Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Rp 32,537) | Rp 51,111 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Rp 65,074) | Rp 61,877 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Rp 28,199) | Rp 30,423 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Rp 8,677) | Rp 22,265 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Rp 23,427) | Rp 28,853 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Rp 5,423) | Rp 17,001 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Rp 16,269) | Rp 65,310 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Rp 10,846) | Rp 46,717 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Rp 6,507) | Rp 20,220 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Rp 59,818) | Rp 35,818 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Rp 271,144) | Rp 361,559 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Rp 26,030) | Rp 21,133 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 20,433 | - | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 22,706,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 12,226,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 1,084,575) | Rp 1,735,350 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 2,169,149) | Rp 9,185,280 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 2,169,149) | Rp 4,750,620 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 433,830) | Rp 1,250,250 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 325,372) | Rp 355,074 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (Rp 7,381,485) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Rp 1,478,924) | Rp 1,744,390 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 216,915) | Rp 56,362 | + 285% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 90,892 | - | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Rp 108,457) | Rp 737,605 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Rp 151,840) | Rp 511,282 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 1,084,575) | Rp 1,342,120 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 325,372) | Rp 1,400,490 | - 77% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 527,598,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Rp 16,845) | Rp 12,409 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Rp 445,611) | Rp 230,891 | + 93% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Rp 15,036) | Rp 27,948 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Rp 86,766) | Rp 35,309 | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 328,198 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Rp 54,229) | Rp 114,524 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Rp 41,726) | Rp 23,749 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Rp 62,905) | Rp 34,773 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Rp 17,353) | Rp 33,895 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Rp 19,522) | Rp 9,939 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Rp 75,920) | Rp 114,835 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 209,471 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 119,365 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 400,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 432,378 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Rp 195,223) | Rp 157,306 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Rp 173,532) | Rp 40,476 | + 329% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Rp 43,457) | Rp 57,564 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,732,200 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Rp 781) | Rp 1,881 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 216,915) | Rp 501,142 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Rp 43,383) | Rp 36,781 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 783 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
216.915
IDR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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