- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (CI$3.24) | CI$17 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (CI$2.62) | CI$8 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (CI$2.10) | CI$5.90 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (CI$0.69) | CI$2.31 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (CI$0.94) | CI$5.09 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (CI$0.47) | CI$5.63 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (CI$2.69) | CI$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (CI$0.73) | CI$4.45 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (CI$0.28) | CI$3.50 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (CI$3.29) | CI$3.86 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (CI$24) | CI$21 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (CI$0.54) | CI$3.25 | - 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (CI$0.42) | CI$2.53 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (CI$454) | CI$2,756 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (CI$225) | CI$1,618 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (CI$76) | CI$293 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (CI$265) | CI$1,578 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (CI$183) | CI$1,062 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (CI$73) | CI$175 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (CI$59) | CI$77 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (CI$411) | CI$432 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (CI$115) | CI$157 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (CI$2.78) | CI$12 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (CI$22) | CI$78 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (CI$23) | CI$63 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (CI$24) | CI$106 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (CI$26) | CI$149 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (CI$21,648) | CI$20,736 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (CI$0.46) | CI$1.05 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (CI$38) | CI$98 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (CI$4.44) | CI$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (CI$3.19) | CI$17 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CI$99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (CI$2.25) | CI$5.48 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (CI$2.74) | CI$5.10 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (CI$2.66) | CI$5.52 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (CI$0.82) | CI$3.66 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (CI$1.34) | CI$3.58 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (CI$3.23) | CI$34 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 72% 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$2.72) | 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$102 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (CI$5.86) | CI$11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (CI$2.18) | CI$4.62 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (CI$3.84) | CI$6 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (CI$77) | CI$579 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CI$0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (CI$14) | CI$65 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (CI$1.63) | 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 894 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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