Cost of living in Kabul, Afghanistan vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 Afghani (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 162 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 Afghani (R$ 4.72) | R$ 4.12 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (R$ 3.12) | R$ 4.21 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 231 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 Afghani (R$ 3.92) | R$ 5.46 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.82 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 202 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 4.61 | + 216% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,570 Afghani (R$ 113) | R$ 36 | + 212% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (R$ 4.78) | R$ 5.82 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (R$ 2.76) | R$ 3.42 | - 19% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 62% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,366 Afghani (R$ 2,772) | R$ 1,618 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,996 Afghani (R$ 1,589) | R$ 1,081 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,933 Afghani (R$ 356) | R$ 369 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,214 Afghani (R$ 2,111) | R$ 1,425 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,478 Afghani (R$ 1,335) | R$ 865 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,256 Afghani (R$ 380) | R$ 493 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,839 Afghani (R$ 277) | R$ 113 | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | 20,575 Afghani (R$ 1,486) | R$ 1,517 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,363 Afghani (R$ 604) | R$ 413 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 296 Afghani (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 47% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 15% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,345 Afghani (R$ 97) | R$ 200 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,403 Afghani (R$ 174) | R$ 173 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,688 Afghani (R$ 194) | R$ 314 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,564 Afghani (R$ 185) | R$ 205 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 10% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,510 Afghani (R$ 88,464) | R$ 63,667 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (R$ 3.09) | R$ 4.09 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,667 Afghani (R$ 193) | R$ 167 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 362 Afghani (R$ 26) | R$ 43 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 5% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 142 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 322 Afghani (R$ 23) | R$ 49 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 155 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 196 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 186 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 261 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (R$ 5.54) | R$ 4.25 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 101 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 283 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 25% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 823 Afghani (R$ 59) | R$ 89 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 371 Afghani (R$ 27) | R$ 36 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 108) | R$ 130 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,327 Afghani (R$ 168) | R$ 167 | + 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,261 Afghani (R$ 91) | R$ 10 | + 811% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 217 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 447 Afghani (R$ 32) | R$ 7 | + 346% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,583 Afghani (R$ 1,054) | R$ 2,650 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.10 Afghani (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.76 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,664 Afghani (R$ 120) | R$ 121 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kabul (Afghanistan) is 15% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 5,389 (74,593 Afghani) in Kabul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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