- 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 | 296 Afghani ($b27) | $b28 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani ($b22) | $b37 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani ($b17) | $b17 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani ($b5.70) | $b6 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani ($b8) | $b10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani ($b3.89) | $b6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani ($b22) | $b22 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani ($b6) | $b12 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani ($b2.33) | $b6 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani ($b27) | $b11 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani ($b199) | $b51 | + 286% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($b4.47) | $b10 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($b3.47) | $b3.88 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani ($b3,762) | $b4,408 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani ($b1,863) | $b2,823 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani ($b629) | $b365 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($b2,199) | $b2,758 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($b1,519) | $b1,780 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($b602) | $b279 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani ($b490) | $b304 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani ($b3,404) | $b2,835 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani ($b951) | $b1,152 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani ($b23) | $b44 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani ($b182) | $b324 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani ($b191) | $b414 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani ($b199) | $b615 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani ($b211) | $b552 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 52% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($b179,330) | $b120,391 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani ($b3.85) | $b3.84 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($b318) | $b179 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($b37) | $b29 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($b26) | $b52 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b182 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($b19) | $b36 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($b23) | $b23 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($b22) | $b30 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($b7) | $b12 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($b11) | $b11 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($b27) | $b39 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($b64) | $b116 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($b23) | $b89 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b157 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($b114) | $b203 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($b49) | $b39 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($b18) | $b20 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($b32) | $b18 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani ($b636) | $b4,227 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.38 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($b114) | $b337 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($b13) | $b16 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,082 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09080
BOB
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia
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