Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (€5.04) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (€4.55) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (€1.63) | €3.92 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.78) | €0.92 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (€0.84) | €2.57 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €2.48 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (€2.68) | €10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €2.50 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.82 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.95 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 249% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (€0.89) | €1.84 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (€0.67) | €0.97 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (€490) | €1,571 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (€319) | €1,022 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (€88) | €87 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (€340) | €990 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€267) | €785 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (€74) | €53 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (€51) | €29 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (€274) | €659 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (€109) | €92 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.22) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (€18) | €75 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (€64) | €33 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (€56) | €68 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (€37) | €96 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€8,845) | €29,949 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (€0.45) | €1.41 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (€32) | €31 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.61) | €5.76 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.29) | €20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.72) | €5.45 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.71) | €3.75 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (€3.77) | €4.54 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (€1.17) | €1.63 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (€1.18) | €2.74 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (€2.97) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €33 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.70) | €17 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €72 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.15) | €1.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.37) | €3.06 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€301) | €634 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.25 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€90) | €56 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (€1.83) | €3.43 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 172 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Malta
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