Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (Rp 55,728) | Rp 62,389 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (Rp 71,248) | Rp 50,984 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (Rp 26,070) | Rp 29,325 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Rp 12,717) | Rp 18,889 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (Rp 17,065) | Rp 26,350 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (Rp 7,358) | Rp 15,739 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (Rp 23,554) | Rp 69,458 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (Rp 9,392) | Rp 39,153 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (Rp 4,535) | Rp 19,538 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Rp 53,771) | Rp 30,210 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Rp 385,950) | Rp 433,415 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (Rp 11,607) | Rp 15,764 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (Rp 5,485) | Rp 14,528 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (Rp 7,839,188) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (Rp 6,350,630) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (Rp 725,970) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (Rp 9,519,525) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (Rp 4,987,029) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 906,927) | Rp 660,848 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (Rp 1,065,083) | Rp 281,571 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (Rp 2,922,119) | Rp 3,961,170 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (Rp 816,234) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (Rp 52,843) | Rp 52,955 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (Rp 205,145) | Rp 658,752 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (Rp 465,901) | Rp 531,171 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (Rp 503,374) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (Rp 557,412) | Rp 911,737 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (Rp 87,065,006) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Rp 8,503) | Rp 9,131 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Rp 634,849) | Rp 360,956 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Rp 27,208) | Rp 32,065 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (Rp 45,346) | Rp 138,988 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (Rp 22,641) | Rp 41,237 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (Rp 22,662) | Rp 24,297 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (Rp 49,892) | Rp 30,182 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Rp 14,492) | Rp 19,131 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (Rp 18,147) | Rp 14,080 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (Rp 27,208) | Rp 66,998 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (Rp 163,081) | Rp 184,609 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (Rp 84,382) | Rp 105,675 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (Rp 303,913) | Rp 433,102 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Rp 46,987) | Rp 128,455 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (Rp 81,516) | Rp 46,128 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Rp 90,693) | Rp 51,877 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (Rp 6,516,471) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Rp 907) | Rp 1,406 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (Rp 1,472,182) | Rp 588,150 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (Rp 20,874) | Rp 22,910 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,421 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
181.385
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
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