Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 38 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (R$ 36) | R$ 37 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 5.62 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (R$ 3.22) | R$ 8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (R$ 40) | R$ 27 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (R$ 2.42) | R$ 6 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (R$ 101) | R$ 48 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (R$ 4.83) | R$ 10 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (R$ 1.01) | R$ 4.45 | - 77% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (R$ 9,700) | R$ 4,068 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (R$ 1,410) | R$ 2,679 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (R$ 161) | R$ 704 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (R$ 806) | R$ 2,981 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (R$ 806) | R$ 1,946 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (R$ 161) | R$ 553 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 121) | R$ 90 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (R$ 2,081) | R$ 1,854 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (R$ 549) | R$ 643 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (R$ 81) | R$ 34 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (R$ 97) | R$ 285 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (R$ 56) | R$ 270 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (R$ 260) | R$ 412 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (R$ 242) | R$ 323 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 114,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (R$ 5.64) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (R$ 166) | R$ 246 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 51 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 303 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (R$ 40) | R$ 14 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 60 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Afghanistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (R$ 24) | R$ 114 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (R$ 73) | R$ 32 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,732 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.58 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (R$ 121) | R$ 140 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,503 prices entered by 1,281 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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