Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Belgium
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€1.90) | €20 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€3.80) | €11 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.65) | €5.68 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.51) | €1.40 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.37) | €3.83 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.32) | €2.87 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€0.95) | €7 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.63) | €2.48 | - 74% | |
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) | €2.32 | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€16) | €8 | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.52) | €2.77 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €2.32 | - | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,671 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,445 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€63) | €252 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€127) | €1,032 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€127) | €857 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€25) | €146 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €50 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (€431) | €539 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€86) | €122 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €9 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 79% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€6) | €93 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €42 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€63) | €104 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€19) | €130 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €31,127 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€0.98) | €1.74 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€26) | €50 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.88) | €12 | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€5.06) | €10 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.16) | €5.29 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.43) | €5.14 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.67) | €4.92 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.01) | €2.08 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.14) | €4.00 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.43) | €24 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Afghanistan | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €58 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €47 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €85 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€10) | €3.61 | + 180% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.54) | €5.01 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €561 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.05) | €0.25 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €30 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.53) | €8 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 348 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Belgium
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