Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (CH$1,413) | CH$16,745 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (CH$6,360) | CH$7,224 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (CH$3,251) | CH$2,716 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (CH$1,131) | CH$1,146 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (CH$1,357) | CH$3,545 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (CH$565) | CH$1,562 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (CH$7,067) | CH$5,540 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (CH$1,413) | CH$1,652 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (CH$424) | CH$1,465 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CH$3,898) | CH$1,156 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (CH$17,668) | CH$6,106 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (CH$848) | CH$2,169 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (CH$177) | CH$715 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (CH$1,701,762) | CH$982,457 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (CH$247,349) | CH$617,250 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (CH$28,268) | CH$86,302 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (CH$141,342) | CH$580,749 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (CH$141,342) | CH$401,464 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (CH$28,268) | CH$51,673 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (CH$21,201) | CH$16,582 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (CH$365,084) | CH$256,136 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CH$96,367) | CH$87,023 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (CH$14,134) | CH$10,231 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$10,361 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (CH$16,961) | CH$49,349 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (CH$9,894) | CH$30,577 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (CH$49,470) | CH$74,337 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (CH$42,403) | CH$76,916 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$17,889,200 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (CH$989) | CH$1,304 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CH$29,036) | CH$38,075 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (CH$5,088) | CH$3,177 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (CH$1,696) | CH$11,695 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$42,228 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CH$3,534) | CH$7,271 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (CH$7,067) | CH$4,262 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (CH$3,110) | CH$4,298 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$1,131) | CH$2,104 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CH$1,272) | CH$2,486 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (CH$3,534) | CH$16,834 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (CH$4,240) | CH$30,426 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CH$11,927 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$27,948 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CH$53,432 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (CH$12,721) | CH$8,503 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (CH$1,696) | CH$4,165 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CH$3,534 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$583,432 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (CH$42) | CH$105 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (CH$21,201) | CH$54,301 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (CH$4,947) | CH$4,847 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,400 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Chile
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