Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (CH$7,564) | CH$12,843 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (CH$5,153) | CH$6,406 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (CH$2,043) | CH$2,940 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (CH$637) | CH$1,015 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (CH$1,049) | CH$2,639 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (CH$406) | CH$1,382 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (CH$1,616) | CH$5,067 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (CH$777) | CH$1,468 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (CH$267) | CH$1,014 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (CH$2,410) | CH$1,105 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (CH$13,986) | CH$6,939 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (CH$577) | CH$1,906 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (CH$344) | CH$657 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 36% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (CH$177,579) | CH$842,731 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (CH$108,893) | CH$532,472 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (CH$59,193) | CH$68,027 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (CH$174,817) | CH$530,131 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (CH$104,890) | CH$355,561 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (CH$67,279) | CH$47,154 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (CH$139,854) | CH$15,750 | + 788% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (CH$199,841) | CH$249,207 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (CH$59,595) | CH$81,600 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (CH$2,549) | CH$8,836 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$7,745 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (CH$14,590) | CH$43,443 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (CH$20,337) | CH$26,477 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (CH$24,193) | CH$61,070 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (CH$28,805) | CH$73,243 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (CH$15,859,346) | CH$14,741,500 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (CH$635) | CH$1,218 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (CH$17,956) | CH$42,779 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (CH$437) | CH$3,945 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (CH$3,496) | CH$9,804 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | CH$44,158 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (CH$2,185) | CH$4,308 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (CH$1,681) | CH$4,036 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (CH$2,535) | CH$4,110 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (CH$699) | CH$2,288 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (CH$787) | CH$2,068 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (CH$3,059) | CH$13,476 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Afghanistan | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (CH$4,705) | CH$27,114 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (CH$3,831) | CH$10,079 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$22,246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (CH$17,422) | CH$45,968 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (CH$5,920) | CH$8,132 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (CH$1,654) | CH$3,643 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (CH$1,751) | CH$2,884 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (CH$262,525) | CH$599,529 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (CH$23) | CH$171 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (CH$19,005) | CH$40,846 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (CH$2,389) | CH$4,305 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,850 prices entered by 631 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Chile
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