Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (RM26) | RM21 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (RM21) | RM16 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (RM11) | RM8 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (RM3.97) | RM7 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (RM4.92) | RM7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (RM2.47) | RM4.78 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (RM12) | RM29 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (RM2.64) | RM9 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (RM1.51) | RM3.56 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (RM2.64) | RM11 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (RM123) | RM88 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (RM4.08) | RM4.25 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (RM2.74) | RM3.45 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (RM2,020) | RM3,463 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (RM1,344) | RM1,768 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (RM365) | RM290 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (RM1,663) | RM2,242 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (RM1,315) | RM1,385 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (RM302) | RM196 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (RM212) | RM95 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (RM1,305) | RM1,610 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (RM485) | RM339 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (RM31) | RM21 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (RM16) | RM32 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (RM91) | RM227 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (RM148) | RM152 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (RM142) | RM270 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (RM180) | RM298 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (RM81,267) | RM154,513 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (RM2.06) | RM1.99 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (RM126) | RM87 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (RM8) | RM15 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (RM24) | RM16 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM57 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (RM28) | RM21 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (RM8) | RM13 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (RM17) | RM16 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (RM3.43) | RM5.12 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (RM7) | RM9 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (RM14) | RM45 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (RM41) | RM84 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (RM28) | RM36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (RM79) | RM258 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (RM121) | RM196 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (RM48) | RM32 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (RM11) | RM16 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (RM5.28) | RM20 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (RM685) | RM1,919 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (RM0.16) | RM0.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (RM120) | RM156 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (RM8) | RM17 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 721 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia
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