- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 379 Afghani (33 kn) | 64 kn | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 294 Afghani (25 kn) | 37 kn | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 223 Afghani (19 kn) | 28 kn | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 Afghani (7 kn) | 17 kn | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 Afghani (6 kn) | 11 kn | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 202 Afghani (17 kn) | 36 kn | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 Afghani (8 kn) | 8 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Afghani (2.93 kn) | 4.64 kn | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7 kn | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (219 kn) | 48 kn | + 361% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 Afghani (4.60 kn) | 12 kn | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Afghani (3.15 kn) | 5.15 kn | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,686 Afghani (3,760 kn) | 4,667 kn | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,128 Afghani (2,249 kn) | 3,276 kn | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,418 Afghani (811 kn) | 1,133 kn | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 74,318 Afghani (6,397 kn) | 3,058 kn | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,825 Afghani (1,276 kn) | 2,098 kn | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,945 Afghani (512 kn) | 741 kn | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,241 Afghani (795 kn) | 143 kn | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 45,826 Afghani (3,944 kn) | 2,859 kn | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,533 Afghani (1,079 kn) | 675 kn | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 309 Afghani (27 kn) | 49 kn | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 43 kn | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,586 Afghani (653 kn) | 575 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,419 Afghani (208 kn) | 261 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,722 Afghani (148 kn) | 629 kn | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,145 Afghani (271 kn) | 667 kn | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (143,309 kn) | 151,876 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (3.66 kn) | 10 kn | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,375 Afghani (290 kn) | 335 kn | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Afghani (13 kn) | 53 kn | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 Afghani (25 kn) | 73 kn | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 258 kn | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 154 Afghani (13 kn) | 23 kn | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 345 Afghani (30 kn) | 26 kn | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 Afghani (23 kn) | 21 kn | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (6 kn) | 9 kn | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 Afghani (11 kn) | 15 kn | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 Afghani (27 kn) | 53 kn | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 676 Afghani (58 kn) | 147 kn | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Afghani (19 kn) | 67 kn | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Afghani (43 kn) | 153 kn | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,335 Afghani (115 kn) | 310 kn | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Afghani (86 kn) | 44 kn | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 234 Afghani (20 kn) | 12 kn | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (30 kn) | 15 kn | + 99% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,367 Afghani (2,269 kn) | 3,949 kn | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.99 kn | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,807 Afghani (242 kn) | 263 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 134 Afghani (12 kn) | 27 kn | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,250 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.08607
HRK
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Croatia
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