Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (₡ 754) | ₡ 6,080 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (₡ 3,393) | ₡ 4,498 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (₡ 1,734) | ₡ 2,056 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (₡ 603) | ₡ 1,072 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (₡ 724) | ₡ 1,886 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (₡ 302) | ₡ 1,238 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (₡ 3,770) | ₡ 3,523 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (₡ 754) | ₡ 1,663 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₡ 226) | ₡ 1,127 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₡ 2,079) | ₡ 1,058 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₡ 9,426) | ₡ 7,643 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (₡ 452) | ₡ 1,605 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (₡ 94) | ₡ 862 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (₡ 907,896) | ₡ 549,940 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (₡ 131,962) | ₡ 302,309 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (₡ 15,081) | ₡ 39,807 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₡ 75,407) | ₡ 393,998 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₡ 75,407) | ₡ 274,784 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₡ 15,081) | ₡ 32,004 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₡ 11,311) | ₡ 14,891 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (₡ 194,774) | ₡ 173,979 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₡ 51,412) | ₡ 71,408 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₡ 7,541) | ₡ 3,640 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,436 | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (₡ 9,049) | ₡ 34,706 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₡ 5,278) | ₡ 19,914 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (₡ 26,392) | ₡ 57,772 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (₡ 22,622) | ₡ 44,378 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₡ 15,659,600 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (₡ 528) | ₡ 715 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₡ 15,491) | ₡ 25,127 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (₡ 2,715) | ₡ 3,650 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (₡ 905) | ₡ 8,605 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 35,401 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₡ 1,885) | ₡ 3,926 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (₡ 3,770) | ₡ 3,224 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (₡ 1,659) | ₡ 3,584 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₡ 603) | ₡ 1,401 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₡ 679) | ₡ 2,036 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (₡ 1,885) | ₡ 8,754 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (₡ 2,262) | ₡ 16,536 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₡ 6,866 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 15,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₡ 33,075 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₡ 6,787) | ₡ 5,076 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (₡ 905) | ₡ 3,832 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₡ 1,506 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 334,563 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (₡ 23) | ₡ 38 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (₡ 11,311) | ₡ 35,159 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (₡ 2,639) | ₡ 2,793 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 828 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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