Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Rp 86,529) | Rp 48,924 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Rp 78,152) | Rp 55,115 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (Rp 29,277) | Rp 32,165 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (Rp 13,554) | Rp 20,580 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Rp 14,368) | Rp 25,337 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (Rp 8,292) | Rp 17,064 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Rp 45,967) | Rp 61,721 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Rp 9,201) | Rp 37,576 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Rp 5,214) | Rp 19,651 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 33,333 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Rp 430,392) | Rp 374,037 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Rp 15,339) | Rp 18,761 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (Rp 9,700) | Rp 18,326 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (Rp 8,392,459) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (Rp 5,469,540) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (Rp 1,424,221) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (Rp 5,809,904) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Rp 4,593,380) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (Rp 1,055,482) | Rp 979,539 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (Rp 860,609) | Rp 329,516 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (Rp 4,799,910) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (Rp 1,826,771) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (Rp 128,836) | Rp 66,640 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Rp 55,311) | Rp 68,439 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (Rp 238,200) | Rp 680,041 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (Rp 656,621) | Rp 424,371 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (Rp 698,983) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (Rp 459,443) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Rp 151,956,537) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (Rp 6,762) | Rp 8,926 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (Rp 440,962) | Rp 228,023 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Rp 27,655) | Rp 23,270 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (Rp 83,114) | Rp 59,151 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Rp 98,320) | Rp 80,956 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Rp 29,446) | Rp 22,650 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (Rp 64,381) | Rp 44,295 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (Rp 14,600) | Rp 22,030 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (Rp 25,930) | Rp 12,336 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (Rp 50,331) | Rp 89,053 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Rp 143,411) | Rp 176,169 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Rp 97,999) | Rp 105,763 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 276,554) | Rp 650,328 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (Rp 423,827) | Rp 361,319 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Rp 167,201) | Rp 133,391 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Rp 36,874) | Rp 36,857 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Rp 92,185) | Rp 48,318 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Rp 5,178,587) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Rp 641) | Rp 1,787 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Rp 1,546,258) | Rp 604,695 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Rp 31,384) | Rp 28,321 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 984 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
184.369
IDR
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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