Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (AU$2.17) | AU$23 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (AU$5.00) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (AU$1.74) | AU$1.89 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (AU$2.09) | AU$7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (AU$0.87) | AU$5.90 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (AU$2.17) | AU$5.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (AU$0.65) | AU$3.80 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (AU$6.00) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (AU$27) | AU$22 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (AU$1.30) | AU$3.92 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (AU$0.27) | AU$2.28 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (AU$2,618) | AU$3,977 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (AU$380) | AU$2,779 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (AU$43) | AU$230 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (AU$217) | AU$2,850 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (AU$217) | AU$2,260 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (AU$43) | AU$188 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (AU$33) | AU$65 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (AU$562) | AU$635 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (AU$148) | AU$228 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (AU$22) | AU$15 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$39 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (AU$26) | AU$123 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (AU$15) | AU$99 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (AU$70) | AU$164 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (AU$65) | AU$175 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$40,257 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (AU$1.52) | AU$1.94 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (AU$45) | AU$147 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (AU$2.61) | AU$23 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$86 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (AU$5.44) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (AU$11) | AU$5.30 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (AU$4.78) | AU$9 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (AU$1.74) | AU$4.39 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (AU$1.96) | AU$4.38 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (AU$5.44) | AU$39 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (AU$7) | AU$79 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$311 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | AU$140 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (AU$2.61) | AU$5.49 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (AU$0.07) | AU$0.77 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (AU$33) | AU$86 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (AU$8) | AU$46 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,423 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.02174
AUD
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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