Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 464 Afghani (₡ 2,811) | ₡ 7,258 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 437 Afghani (₡ 2,649) | ₡ 4,495 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Afghani (₡ 1,276) | ₡ 2,114 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (₡ 453) | ₡ 818 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 109 Afghani (₡ 661) | ₡ 1,739 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (₡ 263) | ₡ 962 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 Afghani (₡ 1,405) | ₡ 2,995 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 Afghani (₡ 341) | ₡ 1,813 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Afghani (₡ 197) | ₡ 1,069 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₡ 1,670) | ₡ 1,023 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (₡ 9,692) | ₡ 8,693 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (₡ 465) | ₡ 1,610 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Afghani (₡ 302) | ₡ 760 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,545 Afghani (₡ 172,911) | ₡ 549,564 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,479 Afghani (₡ 105,875) | ₡ 283,774 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,431 Afghani (₡ 38,955) | ₡ 45,977 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,479 Afghani (₡ 136,163) | ₡ 412,496 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,078 Afghani (₡ 67,103) | ₡ 251,641 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,247 Afghani (₡ 37,843) | ₡ 36,581 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,694 Afghani (₡ 16,321) | ₡ 18,832 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,847 Afghani (₡ 114,164) | ₡ 186,306 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₡ 41,300) | ₡ 66,869 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (₡ 1,766) | ₡ 5,453 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,468 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (₡ 10,111) | ₡ 37,819 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (₡ 14,093) | ₡ 25,146 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (₡ 16,766) | ₡ 61,319 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (₡ 19,962) | ₡ 60,284 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (₡ 10,990,590) | ₡ 15,593,500 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 54 Afghani (₡ 330) | ₡ 702 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₡ 12,444) | ₡ 27,529 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₡ 4,424 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (₡ 2,176) | ₡ 12,972 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 36,633 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (₡ 3,119) | ₡ 3,492 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₡ 1,165) | ₡ 3,311 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₡ 1,632) | ₡ 3,866 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (₡ 369) | ₡ 1,753 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (₡ 720) | ₡ 1,468 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (₡ 1,498) | ₡ 7,276 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (₡ 3,261) | ₡ 13,285 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (₡ 2,655) | ₡ 7,030 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (₡ 7,454) | ₡ 16,037 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (₡ 12,073) | ₡ 29,597 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (₡ 4,102) | ₡ 4,309 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (₡ 1,146) | ₡ 2,545 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₡ 1,214) | ₡ 1,281 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (₡ 181,931) | ₡ 376,717 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (₡ 16) | ₡ 45 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (₡ 13,171) | ₡ 33,838 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Afghani (₡ 2,005) | ₡ 2,397 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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