Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (RM16) | RM20 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (RM21) | RM15 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (RM8) | RM8 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (RM3.73) | RM7 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (RM5.01) | RM8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (RM2.16) | RM4.59 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (RM7) | RM21 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (RM2.76) | RM10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (RM1.33) | RM4.51 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (RM16) | RM11 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (RM113) | RM82 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (RM3.41) | RM4.10 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (RM1.61) | RM3.51 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (RM2,301) | RM3,423 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (RM1,864) | RM1,808 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (RM213) | RM227 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (RM2,794) | RM2,079 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (RM1,464) | RM1,294 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (RM266) | RM166 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (RM313) | RM111 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (RM858) | RM1,383 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (RM240) | RM440 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (RM16) | RM20 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM29 | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (RM60) | RM260 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (RM137) | RM153 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (RM148) | RM304 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (RM164) | RM383 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (RM25,555) | RM153,743 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (RM2.50) | RM2.31 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (RM186) | RM104 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (RM8) | RM18 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (RM13) | RM23 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM65 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (RM7) | RM24 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (RM7) | RM11 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (RM15) | RM17 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (RM4.25) | RM7 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (RM5.33) | RM8 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (RM8) | RM37 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (RM48) | RM89 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (RM25) | RM36 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM201 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (RM89) | RM185 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (RM14) | RM35 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (RM24) | RM16 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (RM27) | RM24 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (RM1,913) | RM1,894 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (RM0.27) | RM0.43 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (RM432) | RM180 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (RM6) | RM17 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,085 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia
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