Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (NZ$16) | NZ$22 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (NZ$4.22) | NZ$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (NZ$1.31) | NZ$2.38 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (NZ$2.16) | NZ$9 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (NZ$0.84) | NZ$8 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (NZ$3.33) | NZ$9 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (NZ$1.60) | NZ$4.21 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (NZ$0.55) | NZ$3.31 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (NZ$4.97) | NZ$5.09 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (NZ$29) | NZ$18 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (NZ$1.19) | NZ$3.42 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (NZ$0.71) | NZ$2.64 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (NZ$366) | NZ$3,254 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (NZ$225) | NZ$2,569 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (NZ$122) | NZ$278 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (NZ$361) | NZ$2,311 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (NZ$216) | NZ$1,811 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (NZ$139) | NZ$188 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (NZ$289) | NZ$76 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (NZ$412) | NZ$714 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (NZ$123) | NZ$302 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (NZ$5.26) | NZ$12 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (NZ$30) | NZ$119 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (NZ$42) | NZ$90 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (NZ$50) | NZ$161 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (NZ$59) | NZ$207 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (NZ$32,721) | NZ$39,009 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (NZ$1.34) | NZ$2.87 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (NZ$37) | NZ$158 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (NZ$0.90) | NZ$13 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$94 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (NZ$4.51) | NZ$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (NZ$3.47) | NZ$6 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (NZ$5.23) | NZ$7 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (NZ$1.44) | NZ$3.86 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (NZ$1.62) | NZ$4.42 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (NZ$6) | NZ$38 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (NZ$10) | NZ$74 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$161 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (NZ$36) | NZ$116 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (NZ$3.41) | NZ$5.46 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (NZ$3.61) | NZ$10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (NZ$542) | NZ$775 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (NZ$0.05) | NZ$0.37 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (NZ$39) | NZ$76 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (NZ$4.93) | NZ$35 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand
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