Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Rp 22,303) | Rp 53,999 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Rp 100,363) | Rp 59,127 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Rp 51,297) | Rp 30,882 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Rp 17,842) | Rp 22,629 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Rp 21,411) | Rp 29,483 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Rp 8,921) | Rp 16,297 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Rp 111,515) | Rp 85,378 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Rp 22,303) | Rp 48,707 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Rp 6,691) | Rp 18,198 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Rp 61,504) | Rp 34,828 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Rp 278,786) | Rp 346,370 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Rp 13,382) | Rp 19,569 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Rp 2,788) | Rp 19,984 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Rp 26,852,695) | Rp 21,980,300 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Rp 3,903,008) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 446,058) | Rp 2,028,600 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 2,230,290) | Rp 7,964,830 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Rp 2,230,290) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Rp 446,058) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 334,544) | Rp 378,883 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Rp 5,760,795) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Rp 1,520,610) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Rp 223,029) | Rp 55,394 | + 303% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,128 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Rp 267,635) | Rp 789,983 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Rp 156,120) | Rp 508,463 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (Rp 780,602) | Rp 1,328,490 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Rp 669,087) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,406,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Rp 15,612) | Rp 12,783 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Rp 458,171) | Rp 199,904 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Rp 80,290) | Rp 22,456 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Rp 26,763) | Rp 96,147 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 330,841 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Rp 55,757) | Rp 66,604 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Rp 111,515) | Rp 26,592 | + 319% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Rp 49,066) | Rp 33,023 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Rp 17,842) | Rp 27,953 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Rp 20,073) | Rp 11,693 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Rp 55,757) | Rp 84,361 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Rp 66,909) | Rp 245,575 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,570 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 363,253 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Rp 200,726) | Rp 149,637 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Rp 26,763) | Rp 38,584 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,628,420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Rp 669) | Rp 3,584 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Rp 334,544) | Rp 463,013 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Rp 78,060) | Rp 40,054 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 861 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
223.029
IDR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia
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