Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.32) | €18 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€5.96) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€3.05) | €5.86 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.06) | €1.28 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.27) | €3.65 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.53) | €2.27 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.32) | €1.54 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.40) | €1.28 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.65) | €1.58 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €8 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.79) | €2.08 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.17) | €0.89 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,595) | €1,055 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€232) | €832 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €180 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€132) | €664 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€132) | €544 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €123 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €19 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€342) | €597 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€90) | €95 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €17 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€16) | €60 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €26 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (€46) | €77 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€40) | €64 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,682 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.93) | €1.48 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.77) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.59) | €9 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.31) | €5.00 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €2.91 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€2.91) | €2.24 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.06) | €1.00 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.19) | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.31) | €12 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€3.97) | €44 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €74 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.59) | €2.72 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.24 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €1,450 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.12 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €53 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.64) | €5.27 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 244 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Croatia
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