Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (HK$47) | HK$79 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (HK$42) | HK$38 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (HK$8) | HK$30 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (HK$4.47) | HK$24 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (HK$25) | HK$94 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (HK$4.96) | HK$27 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (HK$2.81) | HK$18 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | HK$19 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (HK$232) | HK$224 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (HK$5.23) | HK$20 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (HK$4,527) | HK$43,153 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (HK$2,950) | HK$31,134 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (HK$768) | HK$1,823 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (HK$3,134) | HK$23,448 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (HK$2,478) | HK$15,124 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (HK$569) | HK$1,393 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (HK$464) | HK$144 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (HK$2,589) | HK$5,368 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (HK$985) | HK$1,164 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (HK$69) | HK$70 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (HK$30) | HK$93 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (HK$128) | HK$789 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (HK$354) | HK$317 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (HK$377) | HK$733 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (HK$248) | HK$1,355 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (HK$81,971) | HK$241,909 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (HK$3.65) | HK$17 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (HK$238) | HK$619 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (HK$15) | HK$56 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (HK$45) | HK$146 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$441 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (HK$53) | HK$66 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (HK$16) | HK$44 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (HK$35) | HK$51 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (HK$8) | HK$18 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (HK$14) | HK$21 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (HK$27) | HK$262 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (HK$77) | HK$352 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (HK$53) | HK$193 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (HK$149) | HK$1,020 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (HK$229) | HK$908 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (HK$90) | HK$103 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (HK$20) | HK$46 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (HK$50) | HK$70 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (HK$2,794) | HK$3,572 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (HK$0.35) | HK$1.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (HK$834) | HK$876 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (HK$17) | HK$62 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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