Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (R$ 5.29) | R$ 3.89 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (R$ 5.61) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (R$ 3.24) | R$ 5.60 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (R$ 3.59) | R$ 7 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (R$ 2.03) | R$ 4.56 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.84 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (R$ 168) | R$ 38 | + 344% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (R$ 5.98) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (R$ 3.78) | R$ 3.38 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (R$ 3,274) | R$ 3,099 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (R$ 2,134) | R$ 1,821 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (R$ 556) | R$ 493 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (R$ 2,267) | R$ 2,082 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (R$ 1,792) | R$ 1,295 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (R$ 412) | R$ 364 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (R$ 336) | R$ 79 | + 326% | |
40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (R$ 1,873) | R$ 1,687 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (R$ 713) | R$ 468 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (R$ 93) | R$ 213 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (R$ 256) | R$ 194 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (R$ 273) | R$ 327 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (R$ 179) | R$ 248 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (R$ 59,289) | R$ 88,098 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (R$ 2.64) | R$ 4.47 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (R$ 172) | R$ 224 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (R$ 32) | R$ 41 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 158% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (R$ 5.70) | R$ 5.96 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 4.10 | + 147% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 43 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (R$ 56) | R$ 94 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (R$ 38) | R$ 53 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 108) | R$ 224 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (R$ 165) | R$ 183 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (R$ 65) | R$ 25 | + 158% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 267% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (R$ 2,021) | R$ 3,564 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.27 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (R$ 603) | R$ 117 | + 416% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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