Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani ($3.40) | $8 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani ($7) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani ($3.33) | $3.28 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani ($1.16) | $1.02 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani ($1.39) | $2.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($0.58) | $1.61 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani ($7) | $4.82 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani ($1.45) | $1.79 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.43) | $1.10 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.99) | $1.75 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($18) | $12 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani ($0.87) | $1.90 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani ($0.18) | $1.03 | - 83% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani ($1,742) | $661 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani ($253) | $416 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani ($29) | $47 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($145) | $465 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($145) | $287 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($22) | $19 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani ($374) | $350 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($99) | $109 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $5.90 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani ($17) | $63 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($10) | $41 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani ($47) | $91 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani ($43) | $74 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,166 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani ($1.01) | $0.93 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($30) | $23 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani ($5.21) | $9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani ($1.74) | $13 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $37 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($3.62) | $5.22 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $4.25 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani ($3.18) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.16) | $2.34 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.30) | $1.56 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani ($3.62) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani ($4.34) | $19 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $40 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($13) | $9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani ($1.74) | $3.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $2.47 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $629 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($0.04) | $0.27 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani ($22) | $40 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani ($5.07) | $6 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador
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