Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani ($b66) | $b48 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani ($b45) | $b40 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani ($b18) | $b13 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($b5.60) | $b7 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani ($b9) | $b10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($b3.57) | $b7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani ($b14) | $b21 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani ($b7) | $b11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani ($b2.35) | $b7 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($b21) | $b11 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani ($b123) | $b41 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($b5.07) | $b10 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani ($b3.02) | $b3.06 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani ($b1,560) | $b3,411 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani ($b957) | $b2,251 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani ($b520) | $b312 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani ($b1,536) | $b2,828 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani ($b922) | $b1,736 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani ($b591) | $b212 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani ($b629) | $b145 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani ($b1,756) | $b2,405 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($b524) | $b901 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani ($b22) | $b49 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani ($b128) | $b328 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani ($b179) | $b217 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani ($b213) | $b515 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani ($b253) | $b401 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani ($b139,348) | $b100,734 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani ($b5.69) | $b3.91 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($b158) | $b188 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $b43 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani ($b28) | $b62 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b203 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani ($b40) | $b44 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($b15) | $b24 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($b21) | $b29 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani ($b4.68) | $b10 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani ($b9) | $b13 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani ($b19) | $b65 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani ($b41) | $b68 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani ($b34) | $b84 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani ($b95) | $b123 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani ($b153) | $b153 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani ($b52) | $b35 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani ($b15) | $b24 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($b15) | $b19 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani ($b2,307) | $b3,796 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani ($b0.20) | $b1.86 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani ($b167) | $b259 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani ($b21) | $b17 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,521 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia
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