Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Central African Republic
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (1,246 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (2,492 Franc) | 444 Franc | + 461% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (1,080 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (332 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (897 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (208 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (623 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (415 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (249 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (2,290 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 186% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (10,382 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (997 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (41,526 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (83,053 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (83,053 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (16,611 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (12,458 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (282,624 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (56,625 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (8,305 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (4,153 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (5,814 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (41,526 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (12,458 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Central African Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (645 Franc) | 855 Franc | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (17,062 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Central African Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (576 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (3,322 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (2,076 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (1,598 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (2,409 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (664 Franc) | 900 Franc | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (747 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (2,907 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,000 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (7,475 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (6,644 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (1,664 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (30 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (8,305 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (1,661 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Central African Republic
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