- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (27元) | 53元 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (17元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (5.70元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (8元) | 16元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (3.89元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (22元) | 59元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (6元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (2.32元) | 7元 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (27元) | 5.79元 | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (199元) | 113元 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (4.46元) | 8元 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (3.47元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (3,759元) | 9,794元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (1,861元) | 4,472元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (628元) | 440元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (2,197元) | 5,656元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (1,518元) | 3,586元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (602元) | 322元 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (489元) | 84元 | + 482% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (3,401元) | 2,213元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (950元) | 663元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (23元) | 39元 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (181元) | 560元 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (191元) | 268元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (199元) | 606元 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (211元) | 676元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (179,188元) | 143,546元 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (3.85元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (318元) | 151元 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (37元) | 27元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (26元) | 33元 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 364元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (19元) | 27元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (23元) | 36元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (22元) | 37元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (7元) | 10元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (27元) | 61元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (64元) | 155元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (23元) | 87元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 771元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (114元) | 374元 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (48元) | 59元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (18元) | 33元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (32元) | 34元 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (635元) | 3,300元 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (113元) | 302元 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (13元) | 20元 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,623 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09073
CNY
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in China
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