Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani ($10) | $12 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani ($2.64) | $2.61 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($0.82) | $1.10 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani ($1.36) | $1.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($0.52) | $1.50 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani ($2.09) | $4.39 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani ($1.00) | $1.89 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani ($0.35) | $1.37 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.12) | $1.61 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani ($18) | $16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($0.75) | $1.93 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani ($0.44) | $0.87 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 35% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani ($230) | $642 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani ($141) | $353 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani ($77) | $59 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani ($226) | $409 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani ($136) | $263 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani ($87) | $37 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani ($92) | $25 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani ($258) | $434 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($77) | $134 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani ($3.29) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani ($19) | $62 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani ($26) | $51 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani ($31) | $96 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani ($37) | $79 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani ($20,502) | $22,420 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani ($0.84) | $1.00 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($23) | $25 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani ($4.06) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $33 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani ($5.82) | $3.52 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.17) | $3.72 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($3.04) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani ($0.69) | $1.87 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani ($1.34) | $1.50 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani ($2.79) | $11 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani ($6) | $16 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani ($4.95) | $10 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani ($14) | $41 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani ($23) | $40 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani ($8) | $10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani ($2.14) | $4.31 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.26) | $2.11 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani ($339) | $570 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani ($0.03) | $0.22 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani ($25) | $51 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani ($3.09) | $5.59 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,106 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador
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