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 | 150 Afghani (CI$1.81) | CI$18 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (CI$3.61) | CI$11 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (CI$1.56) | CI$5.93 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (CI$0.48) | CI$2.74 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (CI$1.30) | CI$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (CI$0.30) | CI$7 | - 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (CI$0.90) | CI$8 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (CI$0.60) | CI$9 | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CI$0.36) | CI$5.91 | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CI$3.32) | CI$5.23 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CI$15) | CI$29 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (CI$1.44) | CI$4.15 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | CI$3.07 | - | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | CI$3,089 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | CI$2,461 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (CI$60) | CI$390 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CI$120) | CI$2,000 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CI$120) | CI$1,500 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CI$24) | CI$278 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CI$18) | CI$93 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (CI$410) | CI$503 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CI$82) | CI$358 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CI$12) | CI$14 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 83% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (CI$6) | CI$70 | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CI$8) | CI$70 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (CI$60) | CI$141 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (CI$18) | CI$100 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CI$8,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (CI$0.93) | CI$1.30 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CI$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (CI$0.83) | CI$9 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CI$4.82) | CI$8 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$113 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CI$3.01) | CI$5.00 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CI$2.32) | CI$6 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (CI$3.49) | CI$6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CI$0.96) | CI$5.00 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CI$1.08) | CI$4.69 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (CI$4.21) | CI$45 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Afghanistan | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CI$84 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CI$24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CI$130 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CI$11) | CI$15 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (CI$10) | CI$7 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CI$2.41) | CI$6 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$600 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (CI$0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (CI$12) | CI$61 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (CI$2.41) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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