Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.27) | €17 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.70) | €11 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€2.91) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.01) | €1.79 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.22) | €5.48 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.51) | €3.17 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.27) | €2.00 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.38) | €1.89 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.49) | €1.31 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€16) | €10 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.76) | €3.29 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.16) | €2.55 | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,524) | €1,510 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€222) | €966 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€25) | €223 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€127) | €1,355 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€127) | €827 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€25) | €111 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €28 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€327) | €200 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€86) | €80 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €14 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€15) | €100 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €32 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (€41) | €101 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€38) | €90 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €37,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.89) | €1.60 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€26) | €59 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.56) | €14 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.52) | €13 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €152 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.16) | €5.00 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €4.03 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.79) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.01) | €2.39 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.14) | €2.33 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.16) | €29 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.80) | €47 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.52) | €5.73 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.31 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €689 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.43) | €6 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Austria
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