Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (3.34 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (15 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (2.67 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (3.20 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (1.33 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (17 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (3.34 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.00 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (9 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (42 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (2.00 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.42 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (4,016 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (584 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (67 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (334 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (334 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (67 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (50 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (862 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (227 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (33 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (40 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (23 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (117 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (100 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 35,000 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (2.33 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (69 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (4.00 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 70 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (8 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (17 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (2.67 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (3.00 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (10 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 18 FJ$ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 50 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (30 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (4.00 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6 FJ$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,000 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.10 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (50 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 45 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Fiji
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