Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Macao
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Afghanistan | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (12 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (52 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (27 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (9 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (11 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (4.63 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (58 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (12 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (3.47 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (32 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 432% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (145 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (7 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (1.45 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Afghanistan | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (13,940 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (2,026 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (232 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,158 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,158 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (232 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (174 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (2,991 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (789 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (116 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 37 Pataca | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Afghanistan | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (139 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (81 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (373 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (347 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Afghanistan | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 273,913 Pataca | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (8 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (238 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Afghanistan | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (42 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (14 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 200 Pataca | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (29 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (58 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (25 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (9 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (10 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (29 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Afghanistan | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (35 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 400 Pataca | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,400 Pataca | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 550 Pataca | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (104 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (14 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 65 Pataca | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,550 Pataca | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.35 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (174 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (41 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 60 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Macao
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