Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (4.72 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (9 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (4.09 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (1.26 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (3.40 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (0.79 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (2.36 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (1.57 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (0.94 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (9 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (39 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (3.78 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.81 FJ$ | - | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,684 FJ$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 836 FJ$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (157 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (315 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (315 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (63 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (47 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (1,072 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (215 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (31 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 6 FJ$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (16 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (22 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (157 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (47 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% 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 | 78 Afghani (2.45 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (65 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (2.18 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (13 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 70 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (8 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (6 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (2.52 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (2.83 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (11 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Afghanistan | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 30 FJ$ | - | |
| 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 (28 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (25 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 287% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (6 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,000 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.11 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (31 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (6 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Fiji
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