Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani ($6) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani ($5.09) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani ($2.63) | $2.04 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani ($0.96) | $1.59 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani ($1.19) | $2.61 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani ($0.60) | $1.99 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani ($2.97) | $4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($0.64) | $2.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani ($0.36) | $1.95 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani ($0.64) | $1.58 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani ($30) | $15 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani ($0.98) | $1.78 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani ($0.66) | $0.95 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani ($487) | $1,118 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani ($324) | $621 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani ($88) | $59 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani ($401) | $709 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani ($317) | $360 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani ($73) | $43 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani ($51) | $33 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani ($314) | $344 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani ($117) | $87 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani ($8) | $4.69 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani ($3.82) | $10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani ($22) | $50 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani ($36) | $38 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani ($34) | $98 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani ($43) | $104 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani ($19,582) | $19,667 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani ($0.50) | $1.04 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani ($30) | $30 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani ($1.91) | $4.77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani ($5.73) | $9 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $33 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani ($7) | $4.00 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani ($2.03) | $4.16 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani ($3.98) | $5.52 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani ($0.83) | $2.25 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani ($1.60) | $2.25 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani ($3.37) | $7 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani ($10) | $17 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani ($19) | $48 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani ($29) | $42 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani ($12) | $8 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani ($2.54) | $4.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani ($1.27) | $1.72 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani ($165) | $502 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani ($29) | $31 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani ($1.96) | $3.73 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,224 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in El Salvador
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