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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 Afghani (CH$2,951) | CH$7,335 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (CH$3,831) | CH$4,512 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (CH$1,402) | CH$1,867 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (CH$684) | CH$799 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (CH$917) | CH$1,950 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (CH$396) | CH$1,001 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (CH$1,266) | CH$3,410 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (CH$505) | CH$950 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (CH$244) | CH$773 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (CH$2,891) | CH$980 | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (CH$20,751) | CH$4,286 | + 384% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 Afghani (CH$624) | CH$1,420 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (CH$295) | CH$452 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,218 Afghani (CH$421,481) | CH$720,535 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,012 Afghani (CH$341,448) | CH$455,171 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (CH$39,032) | CH$66,754 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 52,482 Afghani (CH$511,826) | CH$485,787 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,494 Afghani (CH$268,132) | CH$310,121 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (CH$48,762) | CH$44,151 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (CH$57,265) | CH$17,812 | + 222% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,110 Afghani (CH$157,110) | CH$208,243 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (CH$43,886) | CH$54,977 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (CH$2,841) | CH$8,080 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$5,933 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (CH$11,030) | CH$34,003 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (CH$25,050) | CH$22,257 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (CH$27,064) | CH$44,295 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (CH$29,970) | CH$56,445 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (CH$4,681,131) | CH$12,608,100 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (CH$457) | CH$836 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (CH$34,133) | CH$39,190 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (CH$1,463) | CH$3,590 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (CH$2,438) | CH$7,633 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$30,036 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 125 Afghani (CH$1,217) | CH$4,287 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (CH$1,218) | CH$2,854 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (CH$2,682) | CH$2,756 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$779) | CH$1,703 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (CH$976) | CH$1,592 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (CH$1,463) | CH$10,097 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (CH$8,768) | CH$20,076 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (CH$4,537) | CH$8,675 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$23,560 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (CH$16,340) | CH$33,639 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (CH$2,526) | CH$5,439 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (CH$4,383) | CH$2,736 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (CH$4,876) | CH$2,403 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,476 Afghani (CH$258,201) | CH$316,931 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (CH$49) | CH$89 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (CH$79,153) | CH$32,851 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (CH$1,122) | CH$3,969 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,953 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Chile
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