Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani ($b23) | $b51 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani ($b44) | $b40 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani ($b23) | $b14 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani ($b8) | $b7 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani ($b9) | $b14 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($b3.95) | $b9 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani ($b49) | $b24 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani ($b10) | $b15 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($b2.96) | $b8 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($b27) | $b11 | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($b123) | $b48 | + 156% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani ($b5.92) | $b12 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani ($b1.23) | $b5.12 | - 76% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani ($b11,885) | $b3,470 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani ($b1,728) | $b2,371 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani ($b197) | $b331 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($b987) | $b2,702 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($b987) | $b2,465 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($b197) | $b297 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($b148) | $b141 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani ($b2,550) | $b3,482 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($b673) | $b1,253 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($b99) | $b54 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b24 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani ($b118) | $b438 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($b69) | $b268 | - 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani ($b318) | $b632 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani ($b296) | $b568 | - 48% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $b144,748 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani ($b7) | $b3.67 | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($b203) | $b148 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani ($b36) | $b35 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani ($b12) | $b69 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b202 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($b25) | $b20 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani ($b49) | $b25 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani ($b22) | $b39 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($b8) | $b12 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($b9) | $b21 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani ($b25) | $b65 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
Afghanistan | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani ($b30) | $b57 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $b96 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b152 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $b185 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($b89) | $b47 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani ($b12) | $b27 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $b21 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $b4,257 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($b0.30) | $b1.40 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani ($b148) | $b329 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani ($b35) | $b16 | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Bolivia
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