Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (HK$11) | HK$76 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (HK$49) | HK$50 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (HK$25) | HK$39 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (HK$9) | HK$25 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (HK$11) | HK$30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (HK$4.38) | HK$25 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (HK$55) | HK$96 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (HK$11) | HK$30 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (HK$3.28) | HK$20 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (HK$30) | HK$18 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (HK$137) | HK$127 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (HK$7) | HK$16 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (HK$1.37) | HK$19 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (HK$13,182) | HK$39,114 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (HK$1,916) | HK$27,315 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (HK$219) | HK$1,456 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (HK$1,095) | HK$19,055 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (HK$1,095) | HK$13,392 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (HK$219) | HK$1,025 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (HK$164) | HK$187 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (HK$2,828) | HK$3,504 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (HK$746) | HK$1,032 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (HK$109) | HK$104 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$80 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (HK$131) | HK$609 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (HK$77) | HK$306 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (HK$353) | HK$705 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (HK$328) | HK$1,097 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | HK$287,719 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (HK$225) | HK$552 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (HK$39) | HK$116 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (HK$13) | HK$88 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$493 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (HK$27) | HK$40 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (HK$55) | HK$24 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (HK$24) | HK$68 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (HK$9) | HK$19 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (HK$27) | HK$176 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (HK$33) | HK$312 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | HK$199 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | HK$554 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (HK$99) | HK$152 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (HK$13) | HK$40 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$60 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (HK$0.33) | HK$0.99 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (HK$164) | HK$634 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (HK$38) | HK$102 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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