Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 4% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (P131) | P89 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (P90) | P70 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (P36) | P26 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (P11) | P21 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (P18) | P36 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (P7) | P20 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (P28) | P42 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (P14) | P17 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (P4.65) | P27 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (P42) | P23 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (P243) | P77 | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (P10) | P23 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (P5.98) | P14 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (P3,086) | P5,000 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (P1,893) | P7,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (P1,029) | P639 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (P3,038) | P9,000 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (P1,823) | P7,500 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (P1,169) | P483 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (P2,431) | P531 | + 358% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (P3,473) | P3,782 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (P1,036) | P1,578 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (P44) | P76 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | P50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Botswana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (P254) | P461 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (P353) | P336 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (P420) | P959 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (P501) | P1,513 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (P275,632) | P200,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (P11) | P16 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (P312) | P1,000 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (P8) | P150 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (P61) | P70 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | P209 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (P38) | P28 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (P29) | P29 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (P44) | P35 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (P12) | P31 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (P14) | P20 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (P53) | P89 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (P82) | P270 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (P67) | P261 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | P250 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (P303) | P256 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (P103) | P51 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (P29) | P37 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (P30) | P28 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (P4,563) | P800 | + 470% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (P0.40) | P2.52 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (P330) | P509 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (P42) | P54 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 138 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Botswana
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