Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani (CI$3.52) | CI$15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani (CI$5.13) | CI$9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani (CI$1.62) | CI$5.26 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (CI$0.76) | CI$2.27 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani (CI$0.91) | CI$4.43 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (CI$0.43) | CI$5.71 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani (CI$1.43) | CI$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (CI$0.65) | CI$4.37 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CI$0.33) | CI$3.52 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CI$3.15 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani (CI$27) | CI$20 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani (CI$0.50) | CI$3.11 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani (CI$0.37) | CI$2.28 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani (CI$634) | CI$2,722 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani (CI$426) | CI$1,661 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (CI$89) | CI$375 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani (CI$458) | CI$2,024 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani (CI$331) | CI$1,221 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (CI$75) | CI$166 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani (CI$96) | CI$80 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani (CI$237) | CI$434 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani (CI$122) | CI$149 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani (CI$9) | CI$14 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (CI$3.25) | CI$10 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (CI$12) | CI$55 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (CI$28) | CI$61 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (CI$44) | CI$133 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (CI$33) | CI$97 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani (CI$5,874) | CI$21,726 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani (CI$0.50) | CI$1.04 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (CI$33) | CI$111 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (CI$1.63) | CI$9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (CI$2.71) | CI$23 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$75 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (CI$1.35) | CI$8 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani (CI$1.92) | CI$7 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (CI$2.98) | CI$7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CI$0.87) | CI$4.23 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (CI$1.08) | CI$4.31 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (CI$1.63) | CI$26 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani (CI$10) | CI$48 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani (CI$5.03) | CI$25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani (CI$22) | CI$81 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani (CI$16) | CI$11 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (CI$2.17) | CI$5.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (CI$5.42) | CI$5.98 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (CI$305) | CI$522 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani (CI$0.04) | CI$1.57 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (CI$88) | CI$63 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani (CI$1.76) | CI$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 626 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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