Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (RM18) | RM21 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (RM26) | RM16 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (RM8) | RM9 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (RM3.82) | RM6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (RM4.56) | RM8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (RM2.18) | RM4.74 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (RM7) | RM25 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (RM3.25) | RM10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (RM1.64) | RM4.25 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (RM136) | RM81 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (RM2.52) | RM3.99 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (RM1.88) | RM3.36 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 77% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (RM3,189) | RM3,421 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (RM2,141) | RM1,829 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (RM446) | RM240 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (RM2,303) | RM1,982 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (RM1,664) | RM1,202 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (RM377) | RM152 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (RM481) | RM102 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (RM1,193) | RM1,437 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (RM615) | RM400 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (RM43) | RM21 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (RM16) | RM26 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (RM62) | RM247 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (RM140) | RM159 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (RM222) | RM302 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (RM168) | RM311 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (RM29,536) | RM157,692 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (RM2.50) | RM2.18 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (RM164) | RM95 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (RM8) | RM14 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (RM14) | RM23 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM66 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (RM7) | RM23 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (RM10) | RM13 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (RM15) | RM15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (RM4.36) | RM7 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (RM5.45) | RM8 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (RM8) | RM29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (RM52) | RM89 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (RM25) | RM36 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (RM109) | RM174 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (RM82) | RM31 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (RM11) | RM14 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (RM27) | RM24 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (RM1,531) | RM1,920 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (RM0.20) | RM0.32 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (RM443) | RM170 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (RM9) | RM17 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,456 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia
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