- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
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 | 296 Afghani (Rp 59,219) | Rp 68,372 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (Rp 47,793) | Rp 50,591 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (Rp 38,448) | Rp 30,696 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (Rp 12,573) | Rp 19,189 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (Rp 17,260) | Rp 24,683 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (Rp 8,579) | Rp 16,420 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (Rp 49,076) | Rp 64,868 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (Rp 14,474) | Rp 37,265 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (Rp 5,129) | Rp 18,440 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (Rp 60,081) | Rp 33,069 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (Rp 438,772) | Rp 361,213 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Rp 9,849) | Rp 19,379 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Rp 7,664) | Rp 16,340 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (Rp 8,297,637) | Rp 13,512,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (Rp 4,108,224) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (Rp 1,386,811) | Rp 910,541 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Rp 4,849,941) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Rp 3,351,406) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Rp 1,328,733) | Rp 619,505 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (Rp 1,079,946) | Rp 287,299 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (Rp 7,506,874) | Rp 4,860,720 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (Rp 2,097,420) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (Rp 50,735) | Rp 58,356 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 53,383 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 400,539) | Rp 615,926 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (Rp 420,565) | Rp 397,678 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (Rp 438,772) | Rp 985,125 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (Rp 466,081) | Rp 828,783 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Rp 395,531,832) | Rp 468,850,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (Rp 8,491) | Rp 8,840 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Rp 700,942) | Rp 381,291 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Rp 81,144) | Rp 24,249 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Rp 58,291) | Rp 88,999 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 343,185 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Rp 41,125) | Rp 45,191 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Rp 50,111) | Rp 23,113 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Rp 48,645) | Rp 33,721 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Rp 14,910) | Rp 14,080 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Rp 24,437) | Rp 13,377 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Rp 58,925) | Rp 92,397 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Rp 141,011) | Rp 216,823 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Rp 49,716) | Rp 99,441 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Rp 251,028) | Rp 505,534 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Rp 106,986) | Rp 133,066 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Rp 39,766) | Rp 46,240 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Rp 70,094) | Rp 56,412 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (Rp 5,087,541) | Rp 7,884,480 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Rp 250,403) | Rp 565,576 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Rp 29,728) | Rp 24,385 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,098 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
200.269
IDR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
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