Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Rp 143,777) | Rp 61,205 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Rp 97,948) | Rp 48,353 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Rp 38,835) | Rp 29,046 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Rp 12,115) | Rp 21,836 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Rp 19,938) | Rp 22,834 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Rp 7,719) | Rp 14,630 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Rp 30,717) | Rp 66,405 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Rp 14,772) | Rp 43,134 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Rp 5,084) | Rp 18,263 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Rp 45,820) | Rp 34,771 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Rp 265,861) | Rp 406,659 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Rp 10,975) | Rp 17,291 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Rp 6,541) | Rp 16,247 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Rp 3,375,565) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Rp 2,069,928) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Rp 1,125,189) | Rp 801,210 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Rp 3,323,077) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Rp 1,993,846) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Rp 1,278,890) | Rp 505,106 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (Rp 1,359,783) | Rp 237,062 | + 474% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Rp 3,798,742) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Rp 1,132,835) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Rp 48,451) | Rp 57,323 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Rp 277,337) | Rp 648,513 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Rp 386,575) | Rp 480,172 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Rp 459,876) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Rp 547,555) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (Rp 301,467,896) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (Rp 12,300) | Rp 9,337 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Rp 341,332) | Rp 419,026 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 19,709 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (Rp 59,689) | Rp 89,583 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (Rp 85,567) | Rp 108,192 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Rp 31,962) | Rp 22,334 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Rp 44,767) | Rp 30,094 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (Rp 10,125) | Rp 22,886 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (Rp 19,762) | Rp 11,284 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (Rp 41,093) | Rp 119,565 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Rp 89,445) | Rp 261,585 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Rp 72,830) | Rp 99,216 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (Rp 204,461) | Rp 251,127 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Rp 331,170) | Rp 573,242 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Rp 112,525) | Rp 159,890 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Rp 31,440) | Rp 39,869 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Rp 33,288) | Rp 65,361 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Rp 4,990,298) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Rp 440) | Rp 2,093 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Rp 361,272) | Rp 509,555 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Rp 45,407) | Rp 32,683 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 545 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
166.154
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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