Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (NZ$2.40) | NZ$25 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (NZ$11) | NZ$16 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (NZ$5.53) | NZ$9 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (NZ$1.92) | NZ$2.49 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (NZ$2.31) | NZ$12 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (NZ$0.96) | NZ$9 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (NZ$2.40) | NZ$5.00 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (NZ$0.72) | NZ$4.05 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (NZ$30) | NZ$19 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (NZ$1.44) | NZ$4.72 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (NZ$0.30) | NZ$2.94 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (NZ$2,895) | NZ$3,887 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (NZ$421) | NZ$3,199 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (NZ$48) | NZ$217 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (NZ$240) | NZ$2,526 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (NZ$240) | NZ$2,121 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (NZ$48) | NZ$155 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (NZ$36) | NZ$86 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (NZ$621) | NZ$679 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (NZ$164) | NZ$194 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$35 | - | |
Clothes | - 76% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (NZ$29) | NZ$133 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (NZ$17) | NZ$91 | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (NZ$78) | NZ$198 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (NZ$72) | NZ$212 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | NZ$45,858 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (NZ$1.68) | NZ$2.77 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (NZ$49) | NZ$186 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$15 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (NZ$2.89) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$59 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (NZ$6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (NZ$12) | NZ$6 | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (NZ$5.29) | NZ$10 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (NZ$1.92) | NZ$3.17 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (NZ$2.16) | NZ$3.81 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (NZ$6) | NZ$36 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$73 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | NZ$42 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$255 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | NZ$131 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (NZ$22) | NZ$20 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (NZ$2.89) | NZ$5.92 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$12 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$1,174 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.51 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (NZ$36) | NZ$66 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$40 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand
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