Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Rp 29,385) | Rp 64,632 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Rp 58,770) | Rp 60,696 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Rp 25,467) | Rp 27,585 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Rp 7,836) | Rp 21,684 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Rp 21,157) | Rp 29,420 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Rp 4,898) | Rp 18,202 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Rp 14,693) | Rp 65,816 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Rp 9,795) | Rp 44,338 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Rp 5,877) | Rp 23,243 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Rp 54,023) | Rp 37,779 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Rp 244,876) | Rp 376,939 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Rp 23,508) | Rp 21,944 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 20,736 | - | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 20,953,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,167,100 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 979,505) | Rp 1,054,360 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 1,959,010) | Rp 9,923,360 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 1,959,010) | Rp 5,211,980 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 391,802) | Rp 555,271 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 293,851) | Rp 361,046 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Rp 2,938,514) | Rp 4,110,400 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Rp 1,335,651) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 195,901) | Rp 58,625 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,033 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Rp 97,950) | Rp 862,192 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Rp 137,131) | Rp 470,714 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Rp 979,505) | Rp 1,197,150 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 293,851) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 527,419,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Rp 15,213) | Rp 11,228 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Rp 402,441) | Rp 158,658 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Rp 13,580) | Rp 22,717 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Rp 78,360) | Rp 48,531 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 355,517 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Rp 48,975) | Rp 115,732 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Rp 37,684) | Rp 23,036 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Rp 56,811) | Rp 32,995 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Rp 15,672) | Rp 49,135 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Rp 17,631) | Rp 17,984 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Rp 68,565) | Rp 87,591 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 194,090 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 119,744 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 3,533,850 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 487,508 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Rp 176,311) | Rp 119,009 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Rp 156,721) | Rp 38,686 | + 305% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Rp 39,247) | Rp 44,445 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 11,422,800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Rp 705) | Rp 2,007 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 195,901) | Rp 596,222 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Rp 39,180) | Rp 36,260 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 676 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
195.901
IDR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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