- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- France
- Kabul
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 49% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 397 Afghani (€4.58) | €8 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 303 Afghani (€3.49) | €9 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 198 Afghani (€2.28) | €4.33 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 Afghani (€0.78) | €1.55 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (€0.97) | €4.00 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (€0.58) | €2.50 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (€2.69) | €4.00 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€1.02) | €2.00 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Afghani (€0.39) | €2.00 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 182 Afghani (€2.10) | €3.00 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,892 Afghani (€22) | €6.00 | + 264% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 63 Afghani (€0.72) | €2.00 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 Afghani (€0.52) | €1.32 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 6% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 49,576 Afghani (€572) | €800 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,507 Afghani (€375) | €600 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,850 Afghani (€68) | €125 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 42,311 Afghani (€489) | €450 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,731 Afghani (€251) | €350 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,154 Afghani (€60) | €75 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,304 Afghani (€50) | €30 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | 23,729 Afghani (€274) | €364 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,626 Afghani (€157) | €116 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 257 Afghani (€2.97) | €5.31 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 59% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,488 Afghani (€17) | €100 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,511 Afghani (€17) | €30 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,354 Afghani (€27) | €70 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,354 Afghani (€39) | €100 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 36% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,751,040 Afghani (€20,218) | €25,000 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (€0.52) | €1.43 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,307 Afghani (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 479 Afghani (€5.53) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 21% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 125 Afghani (€1.45) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 326 Afghani (€3.76) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 173 Afghani (€2.00) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 322 Afghani (€3.72) | €3.75 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 264 Afghani (€3.05) | €4.00 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 72 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.19 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 104 Afghani (€1.20) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 322 Afghani (€3.72) | €27 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 22% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 973 Afghani (€11) | €41 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 278 Afghani (€3.21) | €20 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 599 Afghani (€7) | €80 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,917 Afghani (€45) | €26 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,130 Afghani (€25) | €8 | + 207% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 226 Afghani (€2.61) | €2.00 | + 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 433 Afghani (€5.00) | €3.00 | + 67% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 32,275 Afghani (€373) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Afghani (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,768 Afghani (€20) | €31 | - 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 140 Afghani (€1.62) | €8 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 31% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,518
(131,503 Afghani)
in Kabul.
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