Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (NZ$2.79) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (NZ$1.29) | NZ$2.07 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (NZ$1.37) | NZ$7 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (NZ$0.79) | NZ$6 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (NZ$4.39) | NZ$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (NZ$0.88) | NZ$4.26 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (NZ$0.50) | NZ$3.27 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$5.33 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (NZ$41) | NZ$19 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (NZ$1.46) | NZ$3.50 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (NZ$0.93) | NZ$2.01 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (NZ$801) | NZ$2,633 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (NZ$522) | NZ$2,144 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (NZ$136) | NZ$291 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (NZ$554) | NZ$2,211 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (NZ$438) | NZ$1,904 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (NZ$101) | NZ$174 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (NZ$82) | NZ$68 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (NZ$458) | NZ$704 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (NZ$174) | NZ$254 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (NZ$12) | NZ$15 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (NZ$5.28) | NZ$27 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (NZ$23) | NZ$119 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (NZ$63) | NZ$60 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (NZ$67) | NZ$178 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (NZ$44) | NZ$243 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (NZ$14,496) | NZ$38,029 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (NZ$0.65) | NZ$1.98 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (NZ$42) | NZ$140 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (NZ$2.64) | NZ$14 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$5.96 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$55 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (NZ$2.81) | NZ$6 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (NZ$1.39) | NZ$3.35 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (NZ$2.47) | NZ$4.20 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (NZ$4.80) | NZ$31 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (NZ$14) | NZ$59 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$37 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (NZ$26) | NZ$265 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (NZ$40) | NZ$100 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (NZ$16) | NZ$19 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (NZ$3.52) | NZ$4.98 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (NZ$494) | NZ$841 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.41 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (NZ$148) | NZ$85 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (NZ$2.99) | NZ$34 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,292 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand
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