- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani ($3.90) | $4.53 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani ($3.15) | $5.49 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani ($2.53) | $3.88 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani ($0.83) | $1.12 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani ($1.14) | $2.27 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani ($0.57) | $1.36 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani ($3.23) | $3.79 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($0.95) | $2.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani ($0.34) | $1.66 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani ($3.96) | $1.46 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani ($29) | $17 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($0.65) | $1.94 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($0.51) | $1.11 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 3% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani ($547) | $695 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani ($271) | $436 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani ($91) | $75 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($320) | $635 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($221) | $393 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($88) | $52 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani ($71) | $28 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani ($495) | $626 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani ($138) | $200 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani ($3.34) | $5.45 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $4.65 | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani ($26) | $70 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani ($28) | $60 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani ($29) | $123 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani ($31) | $112 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($26,070) | $31,546 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani ($0.56) | $0.58 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($46) | $21 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani ($5.35) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($3.84) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $36 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($2.71) | $6 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($3.30) | $4.85 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($3.21) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($0.98) | $2.25 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($1.61) | $1.90 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($3.88) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($9) | $24 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($3.28) | $11 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $73 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani ($17) | $46 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($2.62) | $2.94 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($4.62) | $3.10 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani ($335) | $742 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.72 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($17) | $50 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($1.96) | $5.18 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,368 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador
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