Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (₨63) | ₨522 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (₨285) | ₨259 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (₨146) | ₨400 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (₨51) | ₨93 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (₨61) | ₨85 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (₨25) | ₨111 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (₨317) | ₨500 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (₨63) | ₨89 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₨19) | ₨54 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨175) | ₨136 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₨792) | ₨477 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (₨38) | ₨70 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (₨8) | ₨35 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (₨76,279) | ₨37,788 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (₨11,087) | ₨27,000 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (₨1,267) | ₨4,305 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₨6,335) | ₨25,000 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₨6,335) | ₨20,000 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₨1,267) | ₨2,268 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₨950) | ₨1,000 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (₨16,364) | ₨16,389 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨4,319) | ₨5,779 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₨634) | ₨338 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (₨760) | ₨1,963 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₨443) | ₨2,389 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (₨2,043) | ₨3,278 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (₨1,901) | ₨2,195 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨630,907 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (₨44) | ₨73 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨1,301) | ₨1,554 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (₨228) | ₨326 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (₨76) | ₨722 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,700 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₨158) | ₨231 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (₨317) | ₨198 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (₨139) | ₨270 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨51) | ₨83 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₨57) | ₨100 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (₨158) | ₨1,500 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (₨190) | ₨1,000 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨529 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₨570) | ₨450 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (₨76) | ₨300 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨27,684 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (₨1.90) | ₨1.36 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (₨950) | ₨3,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (₨222) | ₨50 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.634
MUR
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Mauritius
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