Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 54% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (R$ 24) | R$ 35 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 30 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.00 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 24 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (R$ 3.06) | R$ 9 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (R$ 3.84) | R$ 9 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (R$ 1.88) | R$ 10 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (R$ 111) | R$ 120 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (R$ 4.69) | R$ 6.00 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (R$ 2.71) | R$ 3.00 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 19% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (R$ 2,719) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (R$ 1,559) | R$ 1,450 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (R$ 350) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (R$ 2,070) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (R$ 1,309) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (R$ 372) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (R$ 272) | R$ 70 | + 289% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,103 Afghani (R$ 1,850) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (R$ 593) | R$ 300 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (R$ 21) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (R$ 14) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 42% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (R$ 95) | R$ 80 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (R$ 170) | R$ 60 | + 184% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (R$ 190) | R$ 500 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (R$ 182) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 5% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (R$ 86,772) | R$ 15,000 | + 478% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (R$ 3.03) | R$ 4.46 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (R$ 189) | R$ 227 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (R$ 26) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 43% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 20 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (R$ 23) | R$ 50 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 27 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 36 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (R$ 5.43) | R$ 13 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 60 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 24% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (R$ 58) | R$ 200 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (R$ 26) | R$ 80 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 106) | R$ 300 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (R$ 165) | R$ 80 | + 106% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (R$ 89) | R$ 80 | + 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (R$ 32) | R$ 5.00 | + 534% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (R$ 1,033) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (R$ 0.29) | R$ 0.50 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (R$ 118) | R$ 300 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 107% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 8,700 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 7,485 (105,629 Afghani) in Kabul.
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