Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (RM6) | RM20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (RM29) | RM19 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (RM15) | RM11 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (RM5.14) | RM8 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (RM6) | RM12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (RM2.57) | RM8 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (RM32) | RM28 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (RM6) | RM12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (RM1.93) | RM7 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (RM18) | RM13 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (RM80) | RM74 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (RM3.85) | RM5.51 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (RM0.80) | RM4.41 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (RM7,729) | RM3,764 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (RM1,123) | RM2,382 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (RM128) | RM276 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (RM642) | RM2,377 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (RM642) | RM1,592 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (RM128) | RM206 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (RM96) | RM111 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (RM1,658) | RM1,115 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (RM438) | RM403 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (RM64) | RM24 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM29 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (RM77) | RM249 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (RM45) | RM162 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (RM225) | RM339 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (RM193) | RM317 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 53% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM151,948 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (RM4.49) | RM2.25 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (RM132) | RM52 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (RM23) | RM15 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (RM8) | RM37 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (RM16) | RM32 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (RM32) | RM13 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (RM14) | RM13 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (RM5.14) | RM8 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (RM5.78) | RM11 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (RM16) | RM44 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (RM19) | RM115 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | RM39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM361 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | RM141 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (RM58) | RM35 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (RM8) | RM14 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM19 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,486 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (RM0.19) | RM0.50 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (RM96) | RM211 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (RM22) | RM18 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 748 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Malaysia
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