Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (5,731 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (11,461 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (4,967 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (1,528 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (4,126 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (955 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (2,865 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (1,910 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1,146 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (10,536 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 163% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (47,756 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (4,585 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 2,442 Franc | - | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 946,148 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (191,024 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (382,048 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (382,048 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (76,410 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (57,307 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (1,300,086 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 550% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (260,480 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 1202% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (38,205 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 282% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 320,000 Franc | - | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (19,102 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (26,743 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (191,024 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (57,307 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 93% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,000,000 Franc | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (2,967 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (78,484 Franc) | 80,454 Franc | - 2% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (2,648 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (15,282 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 102% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100,000 Franc | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (9,551 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (7,349 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (11,079 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (3,056 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (3,438 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (13,372 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Afghanistan | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 25,796 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 60,000 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 30,312 Franc | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (34,384 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (30,564 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (7,654 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 335% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (138 Franc) | 200 Franc | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (38,205 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (7,641 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 98% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
38.205
CDF
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AFN
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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