- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (CI$3.65) | CI$17 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (CI$2.92) | CI$9 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (CI$2.48) | CI$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (CI$0.76) | CI$2.57 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (CI$0.97) | CI$5.27 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (CI$0.52) | CI$5.47 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (CI$3.03) | CI$11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (CI$0.79) | CI$5.09 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (CI$0.30) | CI$4.50 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CI$4.43 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (CI$28) | CI$22 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (CI$0.54) | CI$3.43 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (CI$0.42) | CI$3.45 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (CI$424) | CI$2,698 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (CI$252) | CI$1,612 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (CI$81) | CI$282 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (CI$266) | CI$1,533 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (CI$184) | CI$1,075 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (CI$73) | CI$189 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (CI$64) | CI$76 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (CI$398) | CI$436 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (CI$120) | CI$158 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (CI$3.08) | CI$14 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (CI$25) | CI$100 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (CI$26) | CI$66 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (CI$28) | CI$108 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (CI$35) | CI$152 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (CI$18,281) | CI$21,315 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (CI$0.49) | CI$1.04 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (CI$33) | CI$82 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (CI$4.45) | CI$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (CI$3.20) | CI$22 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$81 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (CI$2.25) | CI$4.76 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (CI$2.75) | CI$5.65 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (CI$2.67) | CI$7 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (CI$0.82) | CI$4.07 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (CI$1.34) | CI$3.76 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (CI$3.23) | CI$43 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (CI$8) | CI$52 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (CI$2.73) | CI$23 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (CI$14) | CI$108 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (CI$5.87) | CI$11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (CI$2.18) | CI$4.71 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (CI$3.84) | CI$6 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (CI$279) | CI$605 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CI$0.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (CI$14) | CI$67 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (CI$1.63) | CI$10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 712 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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