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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 Afghani ($3.84) | $6 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 393 Afghani ($4.99) | $5.83 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani ($1.83) | $2.45 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani ($0.89) | $0.99 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani ($1.19) | $1.92 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani ($0.52) | $1.19 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani ($1.65) | $4.03 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani ($0.66) | $1.76 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani ($0.32) | $1.07 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani ($3.76) | $1.33 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani ($27) | $14 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 Afghani ($0.81) | $1.85 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani ($0.38) | $0.95 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,218 Afghani ($549) | $763 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,012 Afghani ($445) | $407 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani ($51) | $57 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 52,482 Afghani ($666) | $522 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,494 Afghani ($349) | $322 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani ($63) | $44 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani ($75) | $27 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,110 Afghani ($205) | $539 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani ($57) | $155 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani ($3.70) | $6 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $7 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani ($14) | $61 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani ($33) | $52 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani ($35) | $114 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani ($39) | $86 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani ($6,095) | $25,455 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani ($0.60) | $0.70 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($44) | $23 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani ($1.90) | $9 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani ($3.17) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $37 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 125 Afghani ($1.59) | $4.96 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani ($1.59) | $4.42 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani ($3.49) | $5.28 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.01) | $1.70 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani ($1.27) | $1.42 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani ($1.90) | $10 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani ($11) | $18 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani ($5.91) | $11 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $66 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani ($21) | $38 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani ($3.29) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani ($5.71) | $2.90 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($6) | $2.07 | + 207% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,476 Afghani ($336) | $328 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani ($0.06) | $0.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani ($103) | $42 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani ($1.46) | $4.66 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,288 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador
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