Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than Egypt. Sep 2024 Cost of Living.

Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Egypt

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Food				+ 28%
Food in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Egypt
		Afghanistan	Egypt	Diff
	Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district	100 Afghani (E£ 69)	E£ 243	- 72%
	Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)	450 Afghani (E£ 311)	E£ 202	+ 54%
	500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast	230 Afghani (E£ 159)	E£ 113	+ 41%
	1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk	80 Afghani (E£ 55)	E£ 44	+ 25%
	12 eggs, large	96 Afghani (E£ 66)	E£ 69	- 4%
	1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes	40 Afghani (E£ 28)	E£ 16	+ 74%
	500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese	500 Afghani (E£ 345)	E£ 93	+ 271%
	1 kg (2 lb.) of apples	100 Afghani (E£ 69)	E£ 70	- 1%
	1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes	30 Afghani (E£ 21)	E£ 21	- 3%
	0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket	276 Afghani (E£ 190)	E£ 57	+ 234%
	1 bottle of red table wine, good quality	1,250 Afghani (E£ 863)	E£ 352	+ 145%
	2 liters of coca-cola	60 Afghani (E£ 41)	E£ 33	+ 24%
	Bread for 2 people for 1 day	13 Afghani (E£ 9)	E£ 35	- 76%
Housing				+ 78%
Housing in Afghanistan is 78% more expensive than in Egypt
		Afghanistan	Egypt	Diff
	Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area	120,400 Afghani (E£ 83,098)	E£ 20,946	+ 297%
	Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area	17,500 Afghani (E£ 12,078)	E£ 14,538	- 17%
	Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat	2,000 Afghani (E£ 1,380)	E£ 1,846	- 25%
	Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area	10,000 Afghani (E£ 6,902)	E£ 11,913	- 42%
	Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area	10,000 Afghani (E£ 6,902)	E£ 7,392	- 7%
	Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio	2,000 Afghani (E£ 1,380)	E£ 1,109	+ 24%
	Internet 8 mbps (1 month)	1,500 Afghani (E£ 1,035)	E£ 449	+ 131%
	40” flat screen tv	25,830 Afghani (E£ 17,827)	E£ 12,893	+ 38%
	Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)	6,818 Afghani (E£ 4,706)	E£ 10,312	- 54%
	Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)	1,000 Afghani (E£ 690)	E£ 270	+ 156%
	Hourly rate for cleaning help	-	E£ 265	-
Clothes				- 67%
Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Egypt
		Afghanistan	Egypt	Diff
	1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)	1,200 Afghani (E£ 828)	E£ 1,744	- 53%
	1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)	700 Afghani (E£ 483)	E£ 2,352	- 79%
	1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)	3,500 Afghani (E£ 2,416)	E£ 4,736	- 49%
	1 pair of men’s leather business shoes	3,000 Afghani (E£ 2,071)	E£ 2,631	- 21%
Transportation				+ 58%
Transportation in Afghanistan is 58% more expensive than in Egypt
		Afghanistan	Egypt	Diff
	Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new	-	E£ 1,780,040	-
	1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas	70 Afghani (E£ 48)	E£ 13	+ 272%
	Monthly ticket public transport	2,054 Afghani (E£ 1,418)	E£ 531	+ 167%
Personal Care				+ 18%
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Egypt
		Afghanistan	Egypt	Diff
	Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)	360 Afghani (E£ 248)	E£ 110	+ 125%
	1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)	120 Afghani (E£ 83)	E£ 182	- 54%
	Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)	-	E£ 497	-
	1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)	250 Afghani (E£ 173)	E£ 116	+ 49%
	Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)	500 Afghani (E£ 345)	E£ 162	+ 114%
	Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)	220 Afghani (E£ 152)	E£ 180	- 16%
	4 rolls of toilet paper	80 Afghani (E£ 55)	E£ 160	- 65%
	Tube of toothpaste	90 Afghani (E£ 62)	E£ 55	+ 13%
	Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city	250 Afghani (E£ 173)	E£ 133	+ 30%
Entertainment				- 0%
Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Egypt
		Afghanistan	Egypt	Diff
	Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub	300 Afghani (E£ 207)	E£ 915	- 77%
	2 tickets to the movies	-	E£ 307	-
	2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)	-	E£ 1,495	-
	Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert	-	E£ 1,010	-
	1 cocktail drink in downtown club	900 Afghani (E£ 621)	E£ 397	+ 56%
	Cappuccino in expat area of the city	120 Afghani (E£ 83)	E£ 76	+ 9%
	1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)	200 Afghani (E£ 138)	E£ 71	+ 96%
	Ipad wi-fi 128gb	-	E£ 24,431	-
	1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)	3.00 Afghani (E£ 2.07)	E£ 2.00	+ 4%
	1 month of gym membership in business district	1,500 Afghani (E£ 1,035)	E£ 927	+ 12%
	1 package of marlboro cigarettes	350 Afghani (E£ 242)	E£ 85	+ 184%
	TOTAL			+ 31%

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These prices were last updated on September 05, 2024. Exchange rate: 0.690 EGP / AFN

Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Egypt

Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Egypt

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