Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (33 Kč) | 232 Kč | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (147 Kč) | 204 Kč | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (75 Kč) | 104 Kč | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (26 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (31 Kč) | 84 Kč | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (13 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (163 Kč) | 163 Kč | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (33 Kč) | 34 Kč | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (10 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (90 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 293% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (407 Kč) | 151 Kč | + 171% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (20 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (4.07 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 81% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (39,227 Kč) | 34,109 Kč | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (5,702 Kč) | 28,343 Kč | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (652 Kč) | 5,065 Kč | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (3,258 Kč) | 21,618 Kč | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (3,258 Kč) | 17,003 Kč | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (652 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (489 Kč) | 350 Kč | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (8,415 Kč) | 12,947 Kč | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (2,221 Kč) | 4,101 Kč | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (326 Kč) | 390 Kč | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 268 Kč | - | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (391 Kč) | 2,114 Kč | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (228 Kč) | 1,748 Kč | - 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (1,051 Kč) | 2,253 Kč | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (977 Kč) | 3,266 Kč | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 543,186 Kč | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (23 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (669 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 22% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (117 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (39 Kč) | 230 Kč | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,200 Kč | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (81 Kč) | 111 Kč | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (163 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (72 Kč) | 121 Kč | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (26 Kč) | 57 Kč | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (29 Kč) | 102 Kč | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (81 Kč) | 426 Kč | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
Afghanistan | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (98 Kč) | 608 Kč | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 421 Kč | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,798 Kč | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 792 Kč | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (293 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (39 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 52 Kč | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 16,664 Kč | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.98 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (489 Kč) | 1,954 Kč | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (114 Kč) | 152 Kč | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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