Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (NZ$2.42) | NZ$25 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (NZ$11) | NZ$16 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (NZ$5.57) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (NZ$1.94) | NZ$2.18 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (NZ$2.33) | NZ$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (NZ$0.97) | NZ$7 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (NZ$2.42) | NZ$4.97 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (NZ$0.73) | NZ$3.66 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (NZ$30) | NZ$20 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (NZ$1.45) | NZ$4.41 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (NZ$0.30) | NZ$2.25 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (NZ$2,916) | NZ$3,315 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (NZ$424) | NZ$2,559 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (NZ$48) | NZ$203 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (NZ$242) | NZ$2,476 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (NZ$242) | NZ$1,943 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (NZ$48) | NZ$169 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (NZ$36) | NZ$78 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (NZ$626) | NZ$679 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (NZ$165) | NZ$194 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (NZ$24) | NZ$20 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$39 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (NZ$29) | NZ$138 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (NZ$17) | NZ$83 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (NZ$78) | NZ$205 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (NZ$73) | NZ$194 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | NZ$47,061 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (NZ$1.70) | NZ$2.78 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (NZ$50) | NZ$161 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$13 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (NZ$2.91) | NZ$5.00 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$67 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (NZ$12) | NZ$5.66 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (NZ$5.33) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (NZ$1.94) | NZ$3.04 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (NZ$2.18) | NZ$3.30 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (NZ$6) | NZ$36 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Afghanistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$65 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | NZ$39 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$251 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | NZ$112 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (NZ$2.91) | NZ$5.79 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$13 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$1,174 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.51 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (NZ$36) | NZ$71 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$39 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 592 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand
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