Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (€3.64) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (€4.65) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (€1.70) | €4.46 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.44 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (€1.11) | €3.51 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (€0.48) | €2.02 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (€1.54) | €5.84 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (€0.61) | €2.22 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.01 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (€3.51) | €1.41 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (€0.76) | €1.89 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (€0.36) | €1.28 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (€511) | €953 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (€414) | €707 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (€47) | €133 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (€621) | €592 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (€325) | €451 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (€59) | €87 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (€69) | €28 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (€191) | €352 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (€53) | €142 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (€3.45) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5.32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (€13) | €102 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (€30) | €34 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (€33) | €103 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (€36) | €111 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (€5,681) | €15,819 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (€0.55) | €1.20 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€41) | €52 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.78) | €4.01 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (€2.96) | €17 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (€1.48) | €4.19 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (€1.48) | €3.60 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (€3.26) | €3.82 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.95) | €1.74 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.18) | €2.02 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (€1.78) | €12 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (€11) | €36 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (€5.51) | €18 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (€20) | €59 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (€3.07) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (€5.32) | €2.91 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.92) | €3.51 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (€425) | €490 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (€0.06) | €0.40 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (€96) | €57 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (€1.36) | €4.97 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 639 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Cyprus
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