- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (Rp 56,894) | Rp 64,942 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (Rp 45,916) | Rp 50,397 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (Rp 36,938) | Rp 31,350 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (Rp 12,079) | Rp 18,922 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (Rp 16,582) | Rp 22,795 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (Rp 8,242) | Rp 15,321 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (Rp 47,149) | Rp 67,443 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (Rp 12,834) | Rp 37,720 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (Rp 4,927) | Rp 18,389 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (Rp 57,721) | Rp 31,175 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (Rp 421,540) | Rp 363,342 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Rp 9,462) | Rp 18,399 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Rp 7,363) | Rp 15,886 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (Rp 7,971,763) | Rp 11,979,100 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (Rp 3,946,881) | Rp 8,842,230 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (Rp 1,332,346) | Rp 899,203 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Rp 4,659,469) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Rp 3,219,786) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Rp 1,276,549) | Rp 630,805 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (Rp 1,037,533) | Rp 243,207 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (Rp 7,212,056) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (Rp 2,015,048) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (Rp 48,742) | Rp 61,664 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,521 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 384,808) | Rp 612,994 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (Rp 404,049) | Rp 416,812 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (Rp 421,540) | Rp 974,726 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (Rp 447,776) | Rp 821,580 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Rp 379,998,087) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (Rp 8,158) | Rp 8,713 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Rp 673,414) | Rp 376,741 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Rp 77,957) | Rp 25,888 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Rp 56,001) | Rp 86,121 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 362,813 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Rp 39,510) | Rp 45,322 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Rp 48,143) | Rp 23,501 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Rp 46,734) | Rp 33,880 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Rp 14,325) | Rp 15,234 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Rp 23,477) | Rp 13,078 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Rp 56,611) | Rp 92,813 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Rp 135,473) | Rp 207,987 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Rp 47,764) | Rp 98,924 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Rp 241,169) | Rp 480,517 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Rp 102,784) | Rp 125,911 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Rp 38,204) | Rp 46,550 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Rp 67,341) | Rp 57,305 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (Rp 1,346,829) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,764 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Rp 240,569) | Rp 536,205 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Rp 28,561) | Rp 24,432 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,954 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
192.404
IDR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
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