- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani ($b32) | $b26 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani ($b26) | $b40 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 205 Afghani ($b20) | $b15 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($b7) | $b6 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani ($b8) | $b10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Afghani ($b6) | $b7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Afghani ($b24) | $b20 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani ($b6) | $b11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Afghani ($b4.09) | $b7 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $b11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani ($b245) | $b56 | + 338% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 Afghani ($b4.92) | $b9 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Afghani ($b4.09) | $b4.10 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani ($b3,711) | $b4,246 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani ($b2,206) | $b2,789 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani ($b709) | $b367 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($b2,327) | $b2,524 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($b1,608) | $b1,548 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($b637) | $b265 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani ($b560) | $b322 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani ($b3,481) | $b3,227 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani ($b1,049) | $b1,118 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani ($b27) | $b42 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani ($b221) | $b350 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani ($b229) | $b438 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani ($b243) | $b604 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani ($b302) | $b566 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani ($b159,971) | $b137,407 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($b4.31) | $b3.81 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani ($b291) | $b120 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($b39) | $b39 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($b28) | $b32 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b159 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($b20) | $b35 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($b24) | $b20 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($b23) | $b22 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($b7) | $b11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($b12) | $b14 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($b28) | $b29 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($b68) | $b83 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($b24) | $b78 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b85 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($b120) | $b199 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($b51) | $b34 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($b19) | $b17 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($b34) | $b19 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani ($b2,142) | $b4,400 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($b120) | $b284 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($b14) | $b16 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,168 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Bolivia
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