Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (39 kn) | 54 kn | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (35 kn) | 39 kn | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (12 kn) | 31 kn | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (6 kn) | 16 kn | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (4.11 kn) | 11 kn | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (20 kn) | 43 kn | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4.14 kn) | 10 kn | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (2.33 kn) | 6 kn | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9 kn | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (192 kn) | 50 kn | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (7 kn) | 13 kn | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (5.12 kn) | 5.49 kn | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (3,754 kn) | 5,476 kn | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (2,443 kn) | 4,202 kn | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (672 kn) | 1,206 kn | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (2,603 kn) | 4,652 kn | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (2,046 kn) | 3,396 kn | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (567 kn) | 855 kn | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (389 kn) | 111 kn | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (2,096 kn) | 2,096 kn | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (831 kn) | 645 kn | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (60 kn) | 42 kn | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (25 kn) | 45 kn | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (136 kn) | 525 kn | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (493 kn) | 224 kn | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (426 kn) | 530 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (287 kn) | 629 kn | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (67,696 kn) | 155,327 kn | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (3.47 kn) | 10 kn | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (246 kn) | 348 kn | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (12 kn) | 42 kn | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (33 kn) | 49 kn | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 283 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (44 kn) | 27 kn | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (13 kn) | 25 kn | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (29 kn) | 23 kn | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (9 kn) | 8 kn | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (9 kn) | 16 kn | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (23 kn) | 52 kn | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (64 kn) | 147 kn | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (44 kn) | 70 kn | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (123 kn) | 238 kn | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (178 kn) | 363 kn | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (74 kn) | 52 kn | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (16 kn) | 15 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (41 kn) | 17 kn | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (2,307 kn) | 3,890 kn | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.29 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (689 kn) | 278 kn | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (14 kn) | 29 kn | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 630 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Croatia
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