- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (29 kn) | 65 kn | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (23 kn) | 37 kn | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (19 kn) | 29 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (5.99 kn) | 7 kn | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (8 kn) | 17 kn | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (4.10 kn) | 11 kn | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (24 kn) | 35 kn | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (2.38 kn) | 4.87 kn | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 8 kn | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (220 kn) | 49 kn | + 354% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (4.23 kn) | 12 kn | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (3.30 kn) | 5.25 kn | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (3,337 kn) | 4,693 kn | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (1,983 kn) | 3,263 kn | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (638 kn) | 1,097 kn | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (2,092 kn) | 3,085 kn | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (1,446 kn) | 2,068 kn | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (573 kn) | 748 kn | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (503 kn) | 142 kn | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (3,130 kn) | 2,649 kn | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (944 kn) | 668 kn | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (24 kn) | 50 kn | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 42 kn | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (198 kn) | 585 kn | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (206 kn) | 262 kn | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (218 kn) | 623 kn | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (272 kn) | 689 kn | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (143,839 kn) | 148,755 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (3.87 kn) | 10 kn | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (261 kn) | 336 kn | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (35 kn) | 56 kn | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (25 kn) | 81 kn | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 261 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (18 kn) | 24 kn | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (22 kn) | 25 kn | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (21 kn) | 21 kn | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (6 kn) | 9 kn | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (11 kn) | 15 kn | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (25 kn) | 52 kn | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (61 kn) | 157 kn | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (21 kn) | 68 kn | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 188 kn | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (108 kn) | 310 kn | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (46 kn) | 44 kn | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (17 kn) | 12 kn | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (30 kn) | 20 kn | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (1,926 kn) | 3,942 kn | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.99 kn | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (108 kn) | 264 kn | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (13 kn) | 27 kn | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,479 prices entered by 265 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08639
HRK
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Croatia
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