Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani ($b42) | $b52 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani ($b38) | $b41 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani ($b14) | $b13 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani ($b7) | $b6 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani ($b7) | $b13 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani ($b4.02) | $b5.84 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani ($b22) | $b24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($b4.46) | $b11 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani ($b2.53) | $b7 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $b11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani ($b209) | $b47 | + 341% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani ($b7) | $b11 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani ($b4.70) | $b3.98 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani ($b4,070) | $b4,081 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani ($b2,653) | $b2,616 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani ($b691) | $b286 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani ($b2,818) | $b2,704 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani ($b2,228) | $b1,644 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani ($b512) | $b224 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani ($b417) | $b190 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani ($b2,328) | $b2,560 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani ($b886) | $b941 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani ($b62) | $b42 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani ($b27) | $b32 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani ($b116) | $b347 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani ($b318) | $b272 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani ($b339) | $b549 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani ($b223) | $b484 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani ($b73,693) | $b103,830 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani ($b3.28) | $b3.80 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani ($b214) | $b177 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani ($b13) | $b46 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani ($b40) | $b25 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b211 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani ($b48) | $b49 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani ($b14) | $b22 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani ($b31) | $b26 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani ($b7) | $b11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani ($b13) | $b12 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani ($b24) | $b57 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani ($b70) | $b63 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani ($b48) | $b85 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani ($b134) | $b249 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani ($b206) | $b204 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani ($b81) | $b38 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani ($b18) | $b24 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($b45) | $b18 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani ($b2,511) | $b2,975 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani ($b0.31) | $b1.35 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani ($b750) | $b341 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani ($b15) | $b17 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,746 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia
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