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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 Afghani (€3.49) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (€4.53) | €8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (€1.66) | €3.92 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.81) | €0.92 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (€1.09) | €2.57 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (€0.47) | €2.48 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (€1.50) | €10 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (€0.60) | €2.50 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.29) | €1.82 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (€3.42) | €1.53 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 242% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 Afghani (€0.74) | €1.85 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (€0.35) | €0.97 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,218 Afghani (€499) | €1,571 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,012 Afghani (€404) | €1,022 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (€46) | €87 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 52,482 Afghani (€606) | €990 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,494 Afghani (€317) | €711 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (€58) | €53 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (€68) | €29 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,110 Afghani (€186) | €659 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (€52) | €92 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (€3.36) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (€13) | €75 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (€30) | €33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (€32) | €68 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (€35) | €96 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (€5,540) | €21,006 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.40 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€40) | €25 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.73) | €5.76 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (€2.89) | €20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €20 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 125 Afghani (€1.44) | €5.45 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (€1.44) | €4.30 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (€3.17) | €4.54 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.92) | €1.63 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.15) | €2.74 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (€1.73) | €11 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (€10) | €33 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (€5.37) | €16 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €72 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (€19) | €53 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (€2.99) | €5.73 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (€5.19) | €1.78 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.77) | €3.06 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,476 Afghani (€306) | €634 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (€0.06) | €0.25 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (€94) | €48 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (€1.33) | €5.29 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 366 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Malta
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