Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Rp 25,876) | Rp 44,863 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Rp 51,752) | Rp 54,330 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Rp 22,426) | Rp 27,591 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Rp 6,900) | Rp 19,917 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Rp 18,631) | Rp 25,297 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Rp 4,313) | Rp 18,627 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Rp 12,938) | Rp 55,732 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Rp 8,625) | Rp 43,429 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Rp 5,175) | Rp 21,967 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Rp 47,572) | Rp 34,412 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Rp 215,633) | Rp 337,317 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Rp 20,701) | Rp 22,207 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,971 | - | |
| 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 17,957,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 9,443,920 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 862,531) | Rp 528,780 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 1,725,061) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 1,725,061) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 345,012) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 258,759) | Rp 410,662 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Rp 2,587,592) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Rp 1,176,145) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 172,506) | Rp 56,742 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Rp 86,253) | Rp 624,572 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Rp 120,754) | Rp 443,680 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 862,531) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 258,759) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Rp 13,396) | Rp 12,273 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Rp 354,381) | Rp 150,291 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Rp 11,958) | Rp 36,367 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Rp 69,002) | Rp 60,467 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 351,050 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Rp 43,127) | Rp 130,123 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Rp 33,184) | Rp 21,655 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Rp 50,027) | Rp 34,558 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Rp 13,800) | Rp 30,035 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Rp 15,526) | Rp 15,580 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Rp 60,377) | Rp 88,350 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,012 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Rp 155,255) | Rp 162,937 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Rp 138,005) | Rp 36,298 | + 280% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Rp 34,560) | Rp 40,791 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Rp 621) | Rp 2,029 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 172,506) | Rp 496,553 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Rp 34,501) | Rp 35,528 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 671 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
172.506
IDR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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