- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (R$ 3.70) | R$ 3.23 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (R$ 4.70) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (R$ 2.54) | R$ 4.59 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (R$ 3.87) | R$ 5.60 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (R$ 1.47) | R$ 3.31 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (R$ 136) | R$ 40 | + 244% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (R$ 2.62) | R$ 6 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (R$ 2.04) | R$ 3.25 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (R$ 2,063) | R$ 3,130 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (R$ 1,227) | R$ 1,948 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (R$ 394) | R$ 567 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (R$ 1,294) | R$ 2,089 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (R$ 894) | R$ 1,316 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (R$ 354) | R$ 406 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (R$ 311) | R$ 84 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (R$ 1,936) | R$ 1,742 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (R$ 584) | R$ 430 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (R$ 123) | R$ 202 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (R$ 128) | R$ 184 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (R$ 135) | R$ 327 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (R$ 168) | R$ 255 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (R$ 88,953) | R$ 85,396 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (R$ 2.40) | R$ 4.21 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (R$ 162) | R$ 201 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 46 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 232 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (R$ 3.98) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 4.01 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 38 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (R$ 38) | R$ 97 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 50 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 178 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (R$ 67) | R$ 174 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (R$ 1,357) | R$ 2,756 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (R$ 67) | R$ 124 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 26,286 prices entered by 2,675 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05342
BRL
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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