Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (R$ 3.92) | R$ 3.33 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (R$ 5.26) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (R$ 2.27) | R$ 5.64 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (R$ 2.89) | R$ 6.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (R$ 1.40) | R$ 4.05 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 4.55 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (R$ 119) | R$ 40 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (R$ 3.58) | R$ 7 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (R$ 1.69) | R$ 3.34 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (R$ 2,415) | R$ 3,259 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (R$ 1,956) | R$ 1,940 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (R$ 224) | R$ 572 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (R$ 2,932) | R$ 2,041 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (R$ 1,536) | R$ 1,339 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (R$ 279) | R$ 359 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (R$ 328) | R$ 78 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (R$ 900) | R$ 1,534 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (R$ 251) | R$ 428 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (R$ 63) | R$ 199 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (R$ 144) | R$ 166 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (R$ 155) | R$ 306 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (R$ 172) | R$ 242 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (R$ 26,816) | R$ 88,899 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (R$ 2.62) | R$ 4.35 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (R$ 196) | R$ 211 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 43 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (R$ 4.46) | R$ 5.31 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (R$ 5.59) | R$ 3.69 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 37 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (R$ 50) | R$ 101 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (R$ 26) | R$ 51 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (R$ 94) | R$ 177 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (R$ 2,007) | R$ 2,791 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (R$ 453) | R$ 114 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,520 prices entered by 1,247 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.05587
BRL
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Brazil
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