Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (CH$4,537) | CH$8,862 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (CH$4,098) | CH$4,723 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (CH$1,468) | CH$1,828 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (CH$706) | CH$828 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (CH$753) | CH$2,144 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (CH$483) | CH$1,096 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (CH$2,410) | CH$3,855 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (CH$487) | CH$1,183 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (CH$274) | CH$745 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CH$822 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (CH$22,567) | CH$4,688 | + 381% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (CH$806) | CH$1,531 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (CH$602) | CH$452 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (CH$441,824) | CH$720,894 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (CH$287,534) | CH$455,322 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (CH$79,100) | CH$62,333 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (CH$306,409) | CH$457,711 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (CH$240,852) | CH$307,172 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (CH$66,795) | CH$43,172 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (CH$45,809) | CH$17,052 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (CH$246,738) | CH$223,291 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (CH$97,754) | CH$63,728 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (CH$7,099) | CH$7,052 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (CH$2,900) | CH$4,458 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (CH$15,976) | CH$36,432 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (CH$58,004) | CH$20,417 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (CH$50,192) | CH$43,808 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (CH$33,751) | CH$53,988 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (CH$7,967,765) | CH$12,518,400 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (CH$408) | CH$844 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (CH$29,002) | CH$40,575 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (CH$1,450) | CH$3,381 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CH$3,867) | CH$7,782 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$30,104 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (CH$5,155) | CH$4,298 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (CH$1,544) | CH$2,774 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (CH$3,392) | CH$2,787 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (CH$1,057) | CH$1,494 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (CH$1,062) | CH$1,402 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (CH$2,680) | CH$9,569 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (CH$7,520) | CH$18,819 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (CH$5,139) | CH$8,374 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (CH$14,501) | CH$30,388 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (CH$20,952) | CH$29,221 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (CH$8,767) | CH$5,681 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (CH$1,933) | CH$2,837 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (CH$4,834) | CH$2,377 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (CH$271,537) | CH$380,357 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (CH$34) | CH$115 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (CH$81,077) | CH$34,509 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (CH$1,646) | CH$3,854 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,715 prices entered by 599 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Chile
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