Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (R$ 3.98) | R$ 4.41 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (R$ 2.53) | R$ 7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 20 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (R$ 4.85) | R$ 7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (R$ 1.67) | R$ 4.86 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 5.61 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (R$ 87) | R$ 42 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (R$ 3.60) | R$ 8 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (R$ 2.15) | R$ 3.82 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (R$ 1,109) | R$ 2,835 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (R$ 680) | R$ 2,002 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (R$ 370) | R$ 576 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (R$ 1,091) | R$ 2,283 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (R$ 655) | R$ 1,507 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (R$ 420) | R$ 431 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (R$ 447) | R$ 84 | + 432% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (R$ 1,248) | R$ 2,047 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (R$ 372) | R$ 586 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (R$ 91) | R$ 239 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (R$ 127) | R$ 218 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (R$ 151) | R$ 346 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (R$ 180) | R$ 262 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (R$ 99,007) | R$ 99,354 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (R$ 4.04) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (R$ 112) | R$ 222 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 50 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (R$ 3.33) | R$ 6 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 4.67 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 48 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (R$ 29) | R$ 92 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (R$ 24) | R$ 55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (R$ 67) | R$ 199 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (R$ 109) | R$ 191 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (R$ 1,639) | R$ 4,003 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (R$ 0.14) | R$ 1.36 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (R$ 119) | R$ 124 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,345 prices entered by 2,015 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
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