Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (66元) | 41元 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (45元) | 37元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (18元) | 17元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (5.55元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (3.54元) | 9元 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (14元) | 48元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (2.33元) | 6元 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (21元) | 7元 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (122元) | 97元 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (5.03元) | 9元 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (3.00元) | 13元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (1,548元) | 13,898元 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (949元) | 8,379元 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (516元) | 462元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (1,524元) | 6,525元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (914元) | 4,376元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (586元) | 516元 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (623元) | 140元 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (1,742元) | 1,829元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (519元) | 546元 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (22元) | 50元 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (127元) | 511元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (177元) | 288元 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (211元) | 654元 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (251元) | 844元 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (138,213元) | 148,501元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (5.64元) | 8元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (156元) | 206元 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (27元) | 27元 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (39元) | 30元 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (15元) | 19元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (21元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (4.64元) | 21元 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (19元) | 82元 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Afghanistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (41元) | 260元 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (33元) | 122元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (94元) | 417元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (152元) | 319元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (52元) | 90元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (14元) | 31元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (15元) | 19元 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (2,288元) | 2,968元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.20元) | 0.24元 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (166元) | 410元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (21元) | 38元 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,240 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in China
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