Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (CI$1.23) | CI$21 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (CI$5.52) | CI$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (CI$2.82) | CI$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (CI$0.98) | CI$3.20 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (CI$1.18) | CI$5.98 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (CI$0.49) | CI$7 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (CI$6) | CI$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (CI$1.23) | CI$7 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CI$0.37) | CI$3.63 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CI$3.38) | CI$4.84 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CI$15) | CI$22 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (CI$0.74) | CI$3.15 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (CI$0.15) | CI$3.40 | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (CI$1,478) | CI$3,249 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (CI$215) | CI$2,749 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (CI$25) | CI$460 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CI$123) | CI$1,927 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CI$123) | CI$1,484 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CI$25) | CI$329 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CI$18) | CI$94 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (CI$317) | CI$479 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CI$84) | CI$150 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CI$12) | CI$12 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 86% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 86% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (CI$15) | CI$45 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CI$9) | CI$125 | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (CI$43) | CI$70 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (CI$37) | CI$121 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CI$35,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (CI$0.86) | CI$2.27 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CI$25) | CI$83 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (CI$4.42) | CI$4.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (CI$1.47) | CI$8 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$84 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CI$3.07) | CI$5.00 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (CI$6) | CI$5.73 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (CI$2.70) | CI$4.00 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CI$0.98) | CI$5.68 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CI$1.10) | CI$1.77 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (CI$3.07) | CI$45 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (CI$3.68) | CI$65 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CI$29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CI$125 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CI$11) | CI$8 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (CI$1.47) | CI$7 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CI$6.00 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$1,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (CI$0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (CI$18) | CI$264 | - 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (CI$4.30) | CI$9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 159 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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