Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (₨433) | ₨269 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (₨295) | ₨350 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (₨117) | ₨172 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (₨36) | ₨35 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (₨60) | ₨99 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (₨23) | ₨87 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (₨92) | ₨160 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (₨44) | ₨95 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (₨15) | ₨56 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨138) | ₨70 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (₨800) | ₨472 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₨33) | ₨76 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₨20) | ₨10 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 50% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (₨10,159) | ₨50,890 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (₨6,230) | ₨23,651 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (₨3,386) | ₨2,840 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (₨10,001) | ₨27,201 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (₨6,001) | ₨13,679 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (₨3,849) | ₨2,000 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (₨8,001) | ₨692 | + 1056% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (₨11,433) | ₨27,685 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨3,409) | ₨7,679 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (₨146) | ₨250 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (₨835) | ₨2,280 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (₨1,163) | ₨3,120 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (₨1,384) | ₨4,720 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (₨1,648) | ₨3,000 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (₨907,287) | ₨1,376,100 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (₨36) | ₨75 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨1,027) | ₨1,500 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (₨25) | ₨125 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₨200) | ₨400 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨800 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₨125) | ₨150 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₨96) | ₨156 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₨145) | ₨300 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨40) | ₨125 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₨45) | ₨75 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₨175) | ₨600 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Afghanistan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (₨269) | ₨1,000 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (₨219) | ₨600 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (₨997) | ₨1,400 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (₨339) | ₨300 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (₨95) | ₨125 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₨100) | ₨175 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (₨15,019) | ₨25,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (₨1.32) | ₨1.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (₨1,087) | ₨1,300 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (₨137) | ₨240 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 127 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Mauritius
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