Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (₡ 5,502) | ₡ 6,983 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (₡ 3,748) | ₡ 5,046 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (₡ 1,486) | ₡ 2,290 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (₡ 464) | ₡ 950 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (₡ 763) | ₡ 2,505 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (₡ 295) | ₡ 1,253 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (₡ 1,175) | ₡ 3,625 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (₡ 565) | ₡ 2,138 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (₡ 195) | ₡ 1,462 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₡ 1,753) | ₡ 964 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (₡ 10,173) | ₡ 8,480 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₡ 420) | ₡ 1,743 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₡ 250) | ₡ 952 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 52% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (₡ 129,167) | ₡ 605,171 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (₡ 79,207) | ₡ 321,439 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (₡ 43,056) | ₡ 38,122 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (₡ 127,159) | ₡ 426,773 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (₡ 76,295) | ₡ 227,481 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (₡ 48,937) | ₡ 35,538 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (₡ 101,727) | ₡ 18,732 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (₡ 145,360) | ₡ 294,698 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₡ 43,348) | ₡ 73,990 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (₡ 1,854) | ₡ 5,379 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₡ 2,980 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (₡ 10,612) | ₡ 38,077 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (₡ 14,792) | ₡ 24,568 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (₡ 17,597) | ₡ 54,233 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (₡ 20,952) | ₡ 39,819 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 50% 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 (₡ 11,535,797) | ₡ 18,383,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (₡ 471) | ₡ 919 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₡ 13,061) | ₡ 33,571 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (₡ 318) | ₡ 3,872 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₡ 2,543) | ₡ 11,044 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 36,487 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₡ 1,589) | ₡ 3,038 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₡ 1,223) | ₡ 2,962 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₡ 1,844) | ₡ 3,612 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₡ 509) | ₡ 1,689 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₡ 572) | ₡ 1,551 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₡ 2,225) | ₡ 7,509 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Afghanistan | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (₡ 3,423) | ₡ 12,210 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (₡ 2,787) | ₡ 6,793 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 14,186 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (₡ 12,672) | ₡ 33,546 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (₡ 4,306) | ₡ 4,541 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (₡ 1,203) | ₡ 2,531 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₡ 1,274) | ₡ 1,353 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (₡ 190,956) | ₡ 403,893 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (₡ 17) | ₡ 50 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (₡ 13,824) | ₡ 33,270 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (₡ 1,738) | ₡ 2,507 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 931 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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