Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (CI$8) | CI$25 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (CI$5.49) | CI$11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (CI$2.18) | CI$4.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (CI$0.68) | CI$2.79 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (CI$1.12) | CI$5.75 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (CI$0.43) | CI$9 | - 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (CI$1.72) | CI$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (CI$0.83) | CI$3.67 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (CI$0.28) | CI$2.20 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CI$2.57) | CI$5.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (CI$15) | CI$20 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (CI$0.62) | CI$5.00 | - 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (CI$0.37) | CI$4.75 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (CI$189) | CI$4,570 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (CI$116) | CI$2,651 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (CI$63) | CI$239 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (CI$186) | CI$1,837 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (CI$112) | CI$1,791 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (CI$72) | CI$122 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (CI$76) | CI$60 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (CI$213) | CI$356 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CI$64) | CI$100 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (CI$2.72) | CI$9 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (CI$16) | CI$70 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (CI$22) | CI$70 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (CI$26) | CI$100 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (CI$31) | CI$100 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (CI$16,901) | CI$8,000 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (CI$0.69) | CI$1.40 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CI$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CI$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (CI$3.35) | CI$8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (CI$4.80) | CI$5.00 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CI$1.79) | CI$8 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (CI$2.51) | CI$5.00 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (CI$0.57) | CI$5.00 | - 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (CI$1.11) | CI$6 | - 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (CI$2.30) | CI$32 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (CI$5.01) | CI$72 | - 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (CI$4.08) | CI$27 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (CI$11) | CI$49 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (CI$19) | CI$121 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (CI$6) | CI$13 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (CI$1.76) | CI$9 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CI$1.87) | CI$5.44 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (CI$280) | CI$600 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (CI$0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (CI$20) | CI$40 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (CI$2.55) | CI$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 186 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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