- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (€3.41) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (€2.75) | €5.99 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (€2.21) | €4.02 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (€0.72) | €1.36 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (€0.99) | €3.28 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (€0.49) | €1.62 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (€2.83) | €4.77 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (€0.77) | €2.12 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (€0.30) | €0.87 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (€3.46) | €1.13 | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (€25) | €6 | + 311% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (€0.57) | €1.89 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (€0.44) | €1.07 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (€478) | €908 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (€237) | €643 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (€80) | €122 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (€279) | €564 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (€193) | €414 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (€77) | €80 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (€62) | €26 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (€432) | €329 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (€121) | €101 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (€2.92) | €6 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5.91 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (€23) | €67 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (€24) | €38 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (€25) | €75 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (€27) | €91 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 1% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (€22,773) | €16,244 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (€0.49) | €1.27 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€40) | €39 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (€4.67) | €5.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (€3.36) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €48 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (€2.37) | €5.36 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (€2.89) | €3.74 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (€2.80) | €3.50 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.73 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (€1.41) | €2.49 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (€3.39) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (€8) | €30 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (€2.86) | €16 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €35 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (€14) | €46 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (€2.29) | €3.02 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (€4.04) | €3.00 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (€81) | €491 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.09 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (€14) | €55 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (€1.71) | €4.63 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Cyprus
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