Cost of living in Spain compared to Afghanistan
Currency:
Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Spain is 86% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Spain | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,325 Afghani) | 150 Afghani | + 783% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (709 Afghani) | 300 Afghani | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.83 (295 Afghani) | 130 Afghani | + 127% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (81 Afghani) | 40 Afghani | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.02 (233 Afghani) | 108 Afghani | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (172 Afghani) | 25 Afghani | + 589% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (542 Afghani) | 75 Afghani | + 623% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (159 Afghani) | 50 Afghani | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.41 (108 Afghani) | 30 Afghani | + 261% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (87 Afghani) | 276 Afghani | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (528 Afghani) | 1,250 Afghani | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (157 Afghani) | 120 Afghani | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (84 Afghani) | - | - | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Spain is 44% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Spain | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,409 (108,607 Afghani) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €967 (74,526 Afghani) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (9,068 Afghani) | 5,000 Afghani | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (70,467 Afghani) | 10,000 Afghani | + 605% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €673 (51,889 Afghani) | 10,000 Afghani | + 419% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (6,243 Afghani) | 2,000 Afghani | + 212% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (2,157 Afghani) | 1,500 Afghani | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | €324 (24,941 Afghani) | 34,029 Afghani | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (8,003 Afghani) | 6,818 Afghani | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (558 Afghani) | 1,000 Afghani | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (871 Afghani) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 248% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 248% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Spain | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (5,750 Afghani) | 500 Afghani | + 1050% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (2,383 Afghani) | 700 Afghani | + 240% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (6,359 Afghani) | 5,000 Afghani | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (6,762 Afghani) | 1,500 Afghani | + 351% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 16% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Spain | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,034 (2,160,195 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (123 Afghani) | 78 Afghani | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (2,389 Afghani) | 2,054 Afghani | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 42% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Spain | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (588 Afghani) | 69 Afghani | + 748% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (523 Afghani) | 400 Afghani | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (4,782 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (309 Afghani) | 250 Afghani | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 (219 Afghani) | 192 Afghani | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.12 (241 Afghani) | 290 Afghani | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (161 Afghani) | 80 Afghani | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (150 Afghani) | 90 Afghani | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (1,363 Afghani) | 350 Afghani | + 289% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Afghanistan | ||||
Spain | Afghanistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (2,663 Afghani) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,270 Afghani) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (4,063 Afghani) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (3,819 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (810 Afghani) | 900 Afghani | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.76 (213 Afghani) | 800 Afghani | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.49 (346 Afghani) | 200 Afghani | + 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €516 (39,785 Afghani) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (14 Afghani) | 3.60 Afghani | + 302% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (3,834 Afghani) | 1,000 Afghani | + 283% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.27 (406 Afghani) | 200 Afghani | + 103% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,577 prices entered by 1,060 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 45% more expensive than in Afghanistan
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