- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 28 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (R$ 3.13) | R$ 3.26 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (R$ 4.30) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (R$ 2.14) | R$ 4.66 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (R$ 3.61) | R$ 5.60 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (R$ 1.28) | R$ 3.26 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 4.56 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (R$ 109) | R$ 40 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (R$ 2.45) | R$ 6 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.21 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (R$ 2,068) | R$ 3,152 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (R$ 1,024) | R$ 1,954 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (R$ 346) | R$ 575 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (R$ 1,209) | R$ 2,124 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (R$ 835) | R$ 1,330 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (R$ 331) | R$ 409 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (R$ 269) | R$ 83 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (R$ 1,871) | R$ 1,724 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (R$ 523) | R$ 429 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (R$ 100) | R$ 204 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (R$ 105) | R$ 183 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (R$ 109) | R$ 328 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (R$ 116) | R$ 258 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (R$ 98,571) | R$ 86,029 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (R$ 2.12) | R$ 4.28 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (R$ 175) | R$ 202 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 46 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (R$ 3.72) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 4.04 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (R$ 35) | R$ 95 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 50 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (R$ 63) | R$ 175 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (R$ 1,268) | R$ 2,726 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (R$ 62) | R$ 116 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,699 prices entered by 2,622 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04991
BRL
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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