Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani ($10) | $10 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani ($2.63) | $2.16 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani ($0.82) | $2.00 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani ($1.35) | $2.45 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani ($0.52) | $1.75 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani ($2.08) | $4.07 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani ($1.00) | $2.96 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani ($0.34) | $2.13 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.10) | $1.38 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani ($18) | $14 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani ($0.74) | $1.98 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani ($0.44) | $1.06 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani ($228) | $1,143 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani ($140) | $675 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani ($76) | $74 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani ($225) | $567 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani ($135) | $387 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani ($86) | $46 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani ($180) | $27 | + 576% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani ($257) | $362 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($77) | $85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani ($3.28) | $8 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani ($19) | $54 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani ($26) | $42 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani ($31) | $97 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani ($37) | $74 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani ($20,386) | $16,710 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani ($0.82) | $1.18 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($23) | $26 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani ($0.56) | $6 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($4.49) | $15 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $32 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($2.81) | $5.36 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.16) | $3.67 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($3.26) | $5.85 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($0.90) | $2.22 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.01) | $1.10 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($3.93) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani ($6) | $17 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani ($4.93) | $10 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani ($22) | $39 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani ($8) | $7 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani ($2.13) | $4.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.25) | $1.72 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani ($337) | $611 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani ($0.03) | $0.16 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani ($24) | $37 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani ($3.07) | $9 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 549 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in El Salvador
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