Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (RM25) | RM21 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (RM23) | RM16 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (RM8) | RM9 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (RM3.91) | RM7 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (RM4.14) | RM8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (RM2.39) | RM5.27 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (RM13) | RM29 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (RM2.65) | RM9 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (RM1.50) | RM3.56 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (RM124) | RM88 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (RM4.42) | RM4.10 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (RM2.80) | RM3.22 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (RM2,419) | RM3,442 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (RM1,576) | RM1,795 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (RM410) | RM294 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (RM1,674) | RM2,263 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (RM1,324) | RM1,385 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (RM304) | RM196 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (RM248) | RM98 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (RM1,383) | RM1,610 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (RM526) | RM488 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (RM37) | RM21 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (RM16) | RM32 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (RM69) | RM227 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (RM189) | RM152 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (RM201) | RM270 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (RM132) | RM298 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (RM43,790) | RM154,513 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (RM1.95) | RM1.98 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (RM127) | RM87 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (RM8) | RM15 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (RM24) | RM16 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM73 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (RM28) | RM21 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (RM8) | RM13 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (RM19) | RM16 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (RM4.21) | RM5.12 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (RM7) | RM9 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (RM15) | RM45 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (RM41) | RM84 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (RM28) | RM36 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (RM80) | RM258 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (RM122) | RM196 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (RM48) | RM32 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (RM11) | RM16 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (RM27) | RM20 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (RM1,492) | RM1,919 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (RM0.18) | RM0.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (RM446) | RM156 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (RM9) | RM17 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 890 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia
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