- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (25 kn) | 67 kn | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (21 kn) | 39 kn | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (17 kn) | 30 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (5.41 kn) | 7 kn | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (7 kn) | 17 kn | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (3.69 kn) | 11 kn | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (21 kn) | 42 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (5.75 kn) | 8 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (2.21 kn) | 5.21 kn | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (26 kn) | 8 kn | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (189 kn) | 48 kn | + 293% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (4.24 kn) | 12 kn | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (3.30 kn) | 5.96 kn | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (3,573 kn) | 4,770 kn | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (1,769 kn) | 3,538 kn | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (597 kn) | 1,020 kn | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (2,088 kn) | 3,067 kn | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (1,443 kn) | 2,250 kn | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (572 kn) | 703 kn | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (465 kn) | 139 kn | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (3,232 kn) | 2,687 kn | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (903 kn) | 654 kn | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (22 kn) | 55 kn | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41 kn | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (172 kn) | 618 kn | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (181 kn) | 259 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (189 kn) | 618 kn | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (201 kn) | 774 kn | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (170,307 kn) | 149,336 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (3.66 kn) | 10 kn | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (302 kn) | 316 kn | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (35 kn) | 52 kn | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (25 kn) | 67 kn | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 257 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (18 kn) | 26 kn | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (22 kn) | 24 kn | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (21 kn) | 22 kn | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (6 kn) | 10 kn | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (11 kn) | 14 kn | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (25 kn) | 58 kn | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (61 kn) | 160 kn | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (21 kn) | 68 kn | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 264 kn | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (108 kn) | 345 kn | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (46 kn) | 47 kn | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (17 kn) | 13 kn | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (30 kn) | 15 kn | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (604 kn) | 3,812 kn | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.79 kn | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (108 kn) | 280 kn | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (13 kn) | 27 kn | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,715 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08623
HRK
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Croatia
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