Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to El Salvador
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani ($2.07) | $17 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani ($4.14) | $7 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani ($1.79) | $3.42 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani ($0.55) | $1.85 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani ($1.49) | $2.76 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani ($0.34) | $2.03 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani ($1.03) | $4.11 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($0.69) | $2.99 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.41) | $2.09 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.80) | $1.39 | + 173% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($17) | $15 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani ($1.66) | $2.10 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.00 | - | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,066 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $696 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani ($69) | $62 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($138) | $704 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($138) | $374 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($28) | $42 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($21) | $18 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani ($469) | $346 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($94) | $132 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $6 | + 129% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $6.00 | - | |
Clothes | - 73% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $64 | - 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($10) | $42 | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani ($69) | $100 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani ($21) | $90 | - 77% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,350 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani ($1.07) | $1.16 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($28) | $26 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani ($0.96) | $5.55 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($5.52) | $16 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $38 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($3.45) | $7 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.65) | $4.08 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($4.00) | $5.22 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.10) | $2.08 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.24) | $1.21 | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($4.83) | $10 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Afghanistan | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $29 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $13 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $68 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $45 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($12) | $7 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani ($11) | $4.79 | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.76) | $2.34 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $780 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.18 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $39 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani ($2.76) | $3.95 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 583 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in El Salvador
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