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 | 469 Afghani ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani ($5.49) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani ($2.06) | $2.26 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani ($0.95) | $0.97 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani ($1.01) | $2.05 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani ($0.58) | $1.19 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani ($3.23) | $4.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($0.65) | $1.75 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani ($0.37) | $1.10 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.49 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani ($30) | $13 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani ($1.08) | $2.00 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani ($0.68) | $0.79 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani ($590) | $713 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani ($384) | $378 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani ($100) | $53 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani ($408) | $509 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani ($323) | $287 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani ($74) | $35 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani ($60) | $25 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani ($337) | $515 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani ($128) | $151 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani ($9) | $8 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani ($3.89) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani ($17) | $65 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani ($46) | $46 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani ($49) | $106 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani ($32) | $80 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani ($10,676) | $20,737 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani ($0.48) | $0.89 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani ($31) | $25 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani ($1.94) | $6 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani ($5.84) | $9 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani ($2.07) | $3.66 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani ($4.52) | $5.12 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani ($1.03) | $2.00 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani ($1.82) | $1.88 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani ($3.54) | $10 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani ($19) | $53 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani ($30) | $40 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani ($12) | $8 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani ($2.59) | $3.95 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($6) | $2.07 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani ($364) | $585 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani ($109) | $53 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani ($2.20) | $5.05 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,107 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01295
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador
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