- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 29 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 26 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (R$ 3.06) | R$ 3.28 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (R$ 4.26) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (R$ 2.29) | R$ 4.82 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (R$ 3.40) | R$ 5.67 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (R$ 1.22) | R$ 3.25 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 4.58 | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (R$ 104) | R$ 40 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (R$ 2.39) | R$ 6 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (R$ 1.93) | R$ 3.21 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (R$ 2,174) | R$ 3,129 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (R$ 1,097) | R$ 1,943 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (R$ 189) | R$ 633 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (R$ 1,653) | R$ 2,139 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (R$ 919) | R$ 1,338 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (R$ 264) | R$ 396 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (R$ 103) | R$ 81 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (R$ 1,164) | R$ 1,724 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (R$ 335) | R$ 425 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (R$ 88) | R$ 204 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (R$ 96) | R$ 181 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (R$ 102) | R$ 335 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (R$ 113) | R$ 253 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (R$ 96,933) | R$ 87,431 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (R$ 2.19) | R$ 4.35 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (R$ 172) | R$ 201 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 47 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (R$ 3.79) | R$ 5.84 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (R$ 25) | R$ 96 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 50 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (R$ 49) | R$ 179 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 24 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (R$ 344) | R$ 2,695 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.22 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (R$ 66) | R$ 117 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 24,274 prices entered by 2,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.04908
BRL
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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