Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (E£ 59) | E£ 173 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (E£ 117) | E£ 129 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (E£ 51) | E£ 113 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (E£ 16) | E£ 27 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (E£ 42) | E£ 74 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (E£ 10) | E£ 13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (E£ 29) | E£ 96 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (E£ 20) | E£ 37 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (E£ 12) | E£ 13 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (E£ 108) | E£ 59 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (E£ 489) | E£ 244 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (E£ 47) | E£ 19 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | E£ 16 | - | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | E£ 17,990 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | E£ 8,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (E£ 1,956) | E£ 1,298 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (E£ 3,911) | E£ 9,586 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (E£ 3,911) | E£ 5,236 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (E£ 782) | E£ 1,188 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 587) | E£ 217 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (E£ 5,867) | E£ 9,482 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (E£ 2,667) | E£ 4,034 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (E£ 391) | E£ 340 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 103 | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (E£ 196) | E£ 803 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (E£ 274) | E£ 1,362 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (E£ 1,956) | E£ 2,234 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (E£ 587) | E£ 2,116 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 753,474 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (E£ 804) | E£ 620 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (E£ 27) | E£ 55 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (E£ 156) | E£ 120 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 336 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (E£ 98) | E£ 76 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (E£ 75) | E£ 116 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (E£ 113) | E£ 104 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (E£ 31) | E£ 29 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (E£ 35) | E£ 41 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (E£ 137) | E£ 127 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Afghanistan | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 398 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 263 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 1,323 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 1,690 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (E£ 352) | E£ 130 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (E£ 313) | E£ 75 | + 314% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (E£ 78) | E£ 218 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 19,450 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (E£ 1.41) | E£ 2.12 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (E£ 391) | E£ 1,013 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (E£ 78) | E£ 55 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,406 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.39114
EGP
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt
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