- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani ($4.57) | $4.39 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani ($3.65) | $5.75 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani ($3.10) | $3.99 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani ($0.95) | $1.13 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani ($1.21) | $2.32 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani ($0.65) | $1.32 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani ($3.80) | $3.92 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani ($0.99) | $1.77 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani ($0.38) | $1.50 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani ($35) | $16 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani ($0.67) | $1.79 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani ($0.53) | $1.15 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani ($531) | $660 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani ($316) | $450 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani ($101) | $90 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani ($333) | $644 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani ($230) | $377 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani ($91) | $99 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani ($80) | $31 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani ($498) | $686 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani ($150) | $213 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani ($3.85) | $6 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $4.18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani ($32) | $73 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani ($33) | $60 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani ($35) | $121 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani ($43) | $102 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani ($22,887) | $28,852 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($0.62) | $0.57 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani ($42) | $21 | + 97% | |
| 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 ($5.57) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani ($4.00) | $10 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani ($2.82) | $6 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani ($3.44) | $4.98 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani ($3.34) | $7 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani ($1.02) | $2.49 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani ($1.68) | $2.01 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani ($4.04) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani ($10) | $22 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani ($3.41) | $11 | - 70% | |
| 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) | $52 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani ($7) | $9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani ($2.73) | $2.93 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani ($4.81) | $3.20 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani ($349) | $765 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani ($17) | $51 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani ($2.04) | $5.17 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,377 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01375
USD
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador
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