- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 312 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 205 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (R$ 3.85) | R$ 3.20 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani (R$ 4.47) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Afghani (R$ 3.44) | R$ 4.67 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (R$ 3.50) | R$ 5.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Afghani (R$ 2.23) | R$ 3.51 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.51 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (R$ 134) | R$ 40 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 Afghani (R$ 2.69) | R$ 6 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Afghani (R$ 2.24) | R$ 3.21 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (R$ 2,029) | R$ 3,185 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (R$ 1,206) | R$ 1,973 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (R$ 388) | R$ 548 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (R$ 1,272) | R$ 2,039 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (R$ 879) | R$ 1,290 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (R$ 349) | R$ 421 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (R$ 306) | R$ 83 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (R$ 1,904) | R$ 1,754 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (R$ 574) | R$ 432 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (R$ 121) | R$ 208 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (R$ 125) | R$ 183 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (R$ 133) | R$ 332 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (R$ 165) | R$ 253 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (R$ 87,481) | R$ 84,549 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (R$ 2.36) | R$ 3.98 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (R$ 159) | R$ 197 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 202 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 44 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 231 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (R$ 3.91) | R$ 5.91 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (R$ 5.25) | R$ 4.17 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 279 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 38 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (R$ 37) | R$ 98 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 50 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (R$ 66) | R$ 176 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (R$ 1,172) | R$ 2,898 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,390 Afghani (R$ 73) | R$ 134 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 29,610 prices entered by 3,163 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05254
BRL
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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