Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (28元) | 45元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (36元) | 34元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (6元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (3.71元) | 8元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (12元) | 59元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (4.73元) | 15元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (2.28元) | 6.00元 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (27元) | 5.17元 | + 424% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (194元) | 112元 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (5.85元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (2.76元) | 14元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (3,948元) | 9,398元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (3,198元) | 4,943元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (366元) | 431元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (4,794元) | 5,740元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (2,512元) | 3,007元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (457元) | 285元 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (536元) | 96元 | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (1,472元) | 2,464元 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (411元) | 561元 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (27元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (103元) | 481元 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (235元) | 250元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (254元) | 647元 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (281元) | 620元 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (43,848元) | 134,340元 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (4.28元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (320元) | 149元 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (14元) | 37元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (23元) | 45元 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (11元) | 62元 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (11元) | 47元 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (25元) | 31元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (9元) | 12元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (14元) | 71元 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (82元) | 177元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (42元) | 100元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (153元) | 395元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (24元) | 68元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (41元) | 33元 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (46元) | 31元 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (3,282元) | 3,256元 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (0.46元) | 0.31元 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (741元) | 335元 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (11元) | 22元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,107 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in China
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