Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani ($1.91) | $9 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani ($3.82) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani ($1.66) | $2.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani ($0.51) | $1.07 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani ($1.38) | $2.28 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani ($0.32) | $1.07 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani ($0.96) | $3.81 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($0.64) | $2.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.38) | $1.23 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.51) | $1.66 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($16) | $14 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani ($1.53) | $1.97 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.11 | - | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $688 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $391 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani ($64) | $56 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($127) | $514 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($127) | $292 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($25) | $39 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani ($191) | $396 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($87) | $148 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($13) | $7 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 76% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 76% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani ($6) | $62 | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($9) | $43 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani ($64) | $111 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani ($19) | $88 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,870 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani ($0.99) | $1.02 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($26) | $23 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani ($0.88) | $5.96 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($5.09) | $10 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $37 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($3.18) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.45) | $4.19 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($3.69) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.02) | $1.98 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.15) | $1.89 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($4.46) | $13 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $12 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $48 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($11) | $10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani ($10) | $3.43 | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.55) | $1.93 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $837 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani ($13) | $49 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani ($2.55) | $4.69 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,795 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador
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