Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (39元) | 54元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (35元) | 36元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (13元) | 15元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (3.75元) | 9元 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (21元) | 56元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4.16元) | 12元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (2.36元) | 6元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (195元) | 108元 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (4.38元) | 10元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (3,794元) | 7,480元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (2,472元) | 4,546元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (644元) | 406元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (2,626元) | 6,893元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (2,076元) | 3,954元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (477元) | 261元 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (389元) | 84元 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (2,170元) | 2,223元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (826元) | 622元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (58元) | 47元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (25元) | 44元 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (108元) | 381元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (297元) | 227元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (316元) | 581元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (208元) | 513元 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (68,687元) | 160,747元 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (3.06元) | 6元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (199元) | 177元 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (13元) | 29元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (38元) | 35元 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 441元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (44元) | 31元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (13元) | 38元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (29元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (7元) | 9元 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (23元) | 84元 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (65元) | 201元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (44元) | 94元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (125元) | 978元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (192元) | 413元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (76元) | 70元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (42元) | 31元 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (2,341元) | 3,170元 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.29元) | 0.55元 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (699元) | 419元 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (14元) | 22元 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,069 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.08334
CNY
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in China
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