Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.49) | €4.97 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.78) | €0.92 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.28) | €2.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.49) | €4.00 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€1.97) | €4.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.95) | €1.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.33) | €2.69 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.94) | €1.22 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€17) | €9 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.70) | €1.66 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.42) | €0.84 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€216) | €1,544 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€133) | €1,046 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€72) | €86 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€213) | €1,323 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€128) | €842 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€82) | €72 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€170) | €35 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€243) | €392 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€73) | €95 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.10) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€18) | €80 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€25) | €57 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€29) | €86 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€35) | €75 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€19,314) | €26,952 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (€0.77) | €1.34 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €26 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.53) | €3.00 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.26) | €20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.66) | €12 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.05) | €3.75 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.09) | €4.54 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.85) | €3.30 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.40 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.73) | €16 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.73) | €45 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.67) | €17 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €28 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€21) | €117 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.01) | €2.20 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.13) | €3.48 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€320) | €634 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.54 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€23) | €54 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.91) | €5.31 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 109 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Malta
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