Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (NZ$2.86) | NZ$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (NZ$1.37) | NZ$2.09 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (NZ$1.47) | NZ$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (NZ$0.94) | NZ$6 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (NZ$4.69) | NZ$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (NZ$0.95) | NZ$3.97 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (NZ$0.53) | NZ$3.13 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$4.31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (NZ$44) | NZ$19 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (NZ$1.57) | NZ$3.22 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (NZ$1.17) | NZ$1.95 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (NZ$859) | NZ$2,746 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (NZ$559) | NZ$2,261 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (NZ$154) | NZ$275 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (NZ$596) | NZ$2,043 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (NZ$468) | NZ$1,776 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (NZ$130) | NZ$172 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (NZ$89) | NZ$70 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (NZ$480) | NZ$605 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (NZ$190) | NZ$233 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (NZ$14) | NZ$14 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (NZ$5.64) | NZ$27 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (NZ$31) | NZ$112 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (NZ$113) | NZ$71 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (NZ$98) | NZ$172 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (NZ$66) | NZ$223 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (NZ$15,498) | NZ$35,431 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (NZ$0.79) | NZ$2.09 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (NZ$56) | NZ$162 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (NZ$2.82) | NZ$13 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (NZ$3.00) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (NZ$7) | NZ$5.94 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (NZ$2.06) | NZ$3.54 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (NZ$2.07) | NZ$4.36 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (NZ$5.21) | NZ$34 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (NZ$15) | NZ$58 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (NZ$10) | NZ$37 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (NZ$28) | NZ$224 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (NZ$41) | NZ$111 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (NZ$17) | NZ$18 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (NZ$3.76) | NZ$5.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (NZ$9) | NZ$10 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (NZ$528) | NZ$841 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.74 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (NZ$158) | NZ$71 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (NZ$3.20) | NZ$33 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,372 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand
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