Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani ($1.36) | $10 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani ($6) | $7 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani ($3.13) | $3.37 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani ($1.09) | $1.17 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani ($1.31) | $2.50 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($0.54) | $1.47 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani ($7) | $4.99 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani ($1.36) | $1.71 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.41) | $1.40 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.75) | $1.83 | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($17) | $13 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani ($0.82) | $2.15 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani ($0.17) | $1.14 | - 85% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani ($1,638) | $753 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani ($238) | $467 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani ($27) | $49 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($136) | $501 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($136) | $332 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($27) | $44 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($20) | $22 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani ($351) | $421 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($93) | $132 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $7 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $11 | - | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani ($16) | $67 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($10) | $45 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani ($44) | $113 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani ($41) | $84 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,661 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani ($0.95) | $1.14 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($28) | $29 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani ($4.90) | $5.31 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani ($1.63) | $11 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $40 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($3.40) | $5.41 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $4.91 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani ($2.99) | $7 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.09) | $2.42 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.22) | $2.04 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani ($3.40) | $13 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Afghanistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani ($4.08) | $21 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $13 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $50 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $44 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($12) | $10 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani ($1.63) | $3.79 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $2.58 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $598 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($0.04) | $0.22 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani ($20) | $45 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani ($4.76) | $5.89 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador
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