Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hong Kong
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (HK$76) | HK$95 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (HK$52) | HK$45 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (HK$21) | HK$45 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (HK$6) | HK$24 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (HK$11) | HK$36 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (HK$4.09) | HK$19 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (HK$16) | HK$116 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (HK$8) | HK$28 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (HK$2.69) | HK$18 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (HK$24) | HK$14 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (HK$141) | HK$144 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (HK$5.81) | HK$17 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (HK$3.46) | HK$16 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (HK$1,788) | HK$47,353 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (HK$1,096) | HK$34,716 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (HK$596) | HK$1,299 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (HK$1,760) | HK$28,175 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (HK$1,056) | HK$17,576 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (HK$677) | HK$575 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (HK$1,408) | HK$257 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (HK$2,012) | HK$6,546 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (HK$600) | HK$2,108 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (HK$26) | HK$91 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | HK$87 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (HK$147) | HK$680 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (HK$205) | HK$385 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (HK$244) | HK$666 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (HK$290) | HK$1,283 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (HK$159,663) | HK$392,784 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (HK$6) | HK$23 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (HK$181) | HK$543 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (HK$4.40) | HK$57 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (HK$35) | HK$110 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | HK$407 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (HK$22) | HK$83 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (HK$17) | HK$44 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (HK$26) | HK$51 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (HK$7) | HK$15 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (HK$8) | HK$29 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (HK$31) | HK$322 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (HK$47) | HK$406 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (HK$39) | HK$207 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$1,780 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (HK$175) | HK$925 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (HK$60) | HK$168 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (HK$17) | HK$52 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (HK$18) | HK$59 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (HK$2,643) | HK$3,953 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (HK$0.23) | HK$1.03 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (HK$191) | HK$992 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (HK$24) | HK$62 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 341 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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