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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (24元) | 49元 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (19元) | 34元 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (17元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (5.04元) | 15元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (8元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (4.32元) | 8元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (15元) | 60元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (5.22元) | 13元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (1.77元) | 6元 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (26元) | 5.60元 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (184元) | 111元 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (4.96元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (3.06元) | 11元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,078 Afghani (2,861元) | 8,931元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (1,933元) | 4,334元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (334元) | 428元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (2,913元) | 5,203元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (1,619元) | 3,294元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (465元) | 264元 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (208元) | 89元 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (1,757元) | 2,101元 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (590元) | 714元 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 54元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (137元) | 522元 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (146元) | 278元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (180元) | 628元 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (233元) | 658元 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (170,813元) | 141,996元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (3.90元) | 7元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (303元) | 152元 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (38元) | 29元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (28元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 281元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (23元) | 46元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (23元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (23元) | 36元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (7元) | 10元 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (25元) | 56元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (43元) | 164元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (24元) | 90元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (86元) | 393元 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (22元) | 60元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (22元) | 34元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (43元) | 31元 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (1,027元) | 3,300元 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (0.43元) | 0.81元 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (117元) | 321元 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (14元) | 21元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,417 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in China
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