Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (R$ 5.30) | R$ 3.92 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (R$ 5.62) | R$ 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (R$ 3.24) | R$ 5.54 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (R$ 3.60) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (R$ 2.04) | R$ 4.60 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (R$ 168) | R$ 38 | + 338% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (R$ 6.00) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (R$ 3.79) | R$ 3.48 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (R$ 3,281) | R$ 3,070 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (R$ 2,139) | R$ 1,843 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (R$ 557) | R$ 511 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (R$ 2,272) | R$ 2,144 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (R$ 1,796) | R$ 1,321 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (R$ 413) | R$ 372 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (R$ 336) | R$ 80 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (R$ 1,877) | R$ 1,693 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (R$ 714) | R$ 478 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (R$ 93) | R$ 201 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (R$ 257) | R$ 188 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (R$ 273) | R$ 329 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (R$ 180) | 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$ 59,415) | R$ 90,025 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (R$ 2.64) | R$ 4.60 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (R$ 172) | R$ 222 | - 22% | |
| 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 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (R$ 32) | R$ 42 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 216 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (R$ 5.71) | R$ 5.95 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (R$ 10) | R$ 4.04 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (R$ 20) | R$ 44 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (R$ 56) | R$ 93 | - 40% | |
| 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$ 216 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (R$ 166) | R$ 178 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (R$ 65) | R$ 26 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 273% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (R$ 2,025) | R$ 3,568 | - 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$ 605) | R$ 120 | + 404% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,744 prices entered by 1,776 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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