- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani ($b32) | $b27 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani ($b25) | $b41 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani ($b21) | $b17 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani ($b7) | $b6 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani ($b8) | $b10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani ($b4.52) | $b7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani ($b26) | $b21 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($b7) | $b11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani ($b2.62) | $b6 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $b12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani ($b243) | $b51 | + 373% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($b4.67) | $b10 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($b3.64) | $b4.00 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani ($b3,678) | $b4,194 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani ($b2,186) | $b2,661 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani ($b703) | $b373 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($b2,306) | $b2,783 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($b1,594) | $b1,539 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($b632) | $b324 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani ($b555) | $b307 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani ($b3,451) | $b2,752 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani ($b1,040) | $b1,049 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani ($b27) | $b42 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b41 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani ($b219) | $b321 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani ($b227) | $b391 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani ($b240) | $b613 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani ($b300) | $b561 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 44% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani ($b158,571) | $b137,527 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($b4.27) | $b3.77 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani ($b288) | $b149 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($b39) | $b23 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($b28) | $b42 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b168 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($b20) | $b36 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($b24) | $b21 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($b23) | $b28 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($b7) | $b12 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($b12) | $b11 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($b28) | $b37 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($b67) | $b111 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($b24) | $b83 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b145 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($b119) | $b193 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($b51) | $b38 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($b19) | $b18 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($b33) | $b20 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani ($b2,419) | $b3,962 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($b119) | $b317 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($b14) | $b17 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,132 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia
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