Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Afghanistan is 1.24 times less expensive as compared to Malaysia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Afghanistan and Malaysia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Afghanistan and Malaysia.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 45,000 AFN (540 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) | 1,500 MYR (315 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 2,500 MYR (525 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 35,000 AFN (420 USD) | 4,000 MYR (840 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 3.5 % | 1.8 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Afghanistan is 1.99 times less expensive than Malaysia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 140 MYR (29.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 89.99% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Afghanistan costs 14.00 times less compared to Malaysia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 50.83% less in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 15.30 AFN (0.18 USD) | 1 MYR (0.21 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 450 AFN (5.40 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
In Afghanistan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.44 times less expensive than the cost in Malaysia.
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 25.62% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 90 AFN (1.08 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 70 AFN (0.84 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 40 AFN (0.48 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 120 AFN (1.44 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.93 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 4 MYR (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 80 AFN (0.96 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 43.68% less in Afghanistan compared to Malaysia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) | 70 MYR (14.70 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 15 MYR (3.15 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) | 60 MYR (12.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 120 MYR (25.20 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.50 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 10 AFN (0.12 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 6 MYR (1.26 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 20 AFN (0.24 USD) | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 5 MYR (1.05 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 2 MYR (0.42 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 1.28 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 2,000,000 AFN (24,000 USD) | 60,000 MYR (12,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 8 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 65 AFN (0.78 USD) | 3 MYR (0.63 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 246 AFN (2.95 USD) | 12 MYR (2.52 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 50 AFN 0.60 USD | 20 MYR 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.80 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Afghanistan compared to that of Malaysia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 7.33 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 30 AFN (0.36 USD) | 8 MYR (1.68 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 4.70 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 600 MYR (126 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,800 AFN (21.60 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 250 AFN (3 USD) | 40 MYR (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 60 AFN (0.72 USD) | 10 MYR (2.10 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.76 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 800 MYR (168 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 700 MYR (147 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 4,000 AFN (48 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.98 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) | 1,000 MYR (210 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 2,000 MYR (420 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 15,000 AFN (180 USD) | 3,000 MYR (630 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 20,000 AFN (240 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 50,000 AFN (600 USD) | 20,000 MYR (4,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 70,000 AFN (840 USD) | 30,000 MYR (6,300 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 6,000 AFN (72 USD) | 800 MYR (168 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 200 MYR (42 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 6.04 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 700 AFN (8.40 USD) | 80 MYR (16.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 600 AFN (7.20 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 AFN (0.60 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 150 AFN (1.80 USD) | 30 MYR (6.30 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 20 MYR (4.20 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 250 MYR (52.50 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 500 AFN (6 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 5,000 AFN (60 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 2.22 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 3,000 AFN (36 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 2,500 AFN (30 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 350 AFN (4.20 USD) | 150 MYR (31.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 200 AFN (2.40 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 400 AFN (4.80 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 300 AFN (3.60 USD) | 100 MYR (21 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 100 AFN (1.20 USD) | 50 MYR (10.50 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 2,000 AFN (24 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, instead of Malaysia, you would have to pay 3.26 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 30,000 AFN (360 USD) | 8,000 MYR (1,680 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 25,000 AFN (300 USD) | 6,000 MYR (1,260 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 500 AFN per hour (6 USD) | 50 MYR per hour (10.50 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 10,000 AFN (120 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 6 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 13 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 35 | 60 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 200,000 AFN (2,400 USD) | 5,000 MYR (1,050 USD) |
If you lived in Afghanistan, you would earn 1.29 times less salary as compared to Malaysia.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Afghanistan ![]() | ![]() Malaysia ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,500 AFN (18 USD) | 500 MYR (105 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,200 AFN (14.40 USD) | 400 MYR (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 1,000 AFN (12 USD) | 300 MYR (63 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 800 AFN (9.60 USD) | 350 MYR (73.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 6.03 times less in Afghanistan, as compared to Malaysia.
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