Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 325 Afghani ($4.23) | $8 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 473 Afghani ($6) | $5.99 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 149 Afghani ($1.94) | $2.35 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani ($0.91) | $1.63 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 84 Afghani ($1.09) | $2.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani ($0.52) | $1.84 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132 Afghani ($1.72) | $4.01 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani ($0.78) | $2.46 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.39) | $1.95 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.34 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 Afghani ($33) | $15 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 Afghani ($0.60) | $1.82 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 Afghani ($0.45) | $0.90 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 52% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,494 Afghani ($761) | $985 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,265 Afghani ($511) | $585 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani ($106) | $62 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 42,238 Afghani ($550) | $530 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,529 Afghani ($397) | $322 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani ($90) | $43 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,817 Afghani ($115) | $27 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,873 Afghani ($285) | $344 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,283 Afghani ($147) | $92 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 785 Afghani ($10) | $5.67 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani ($3.90) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani ($15) | $48 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani ($33) | $30 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani ($53) | $75 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani ($40) | $62 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 541,733 Afghani ($7,049) | $20,795 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46 Afghani ($0.60) | $1.03 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani ($39) | $26 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani ($1.95) | $4.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani ($3.25) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $28 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani ($1.62) | $4.24 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 Afghani ($2.31) | $3.59 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani ($3.58) | $4.80 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.04) | $2.08 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani ($1.30) | $1.82 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani ($1.95) | $8 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 962 Afghani ($13) | $18 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 464 Afghani ($6) | $12 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $91 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 Afghani ($26) | $34 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 Afghani ($20) | $7 | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani ($2.60) | $4.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $1.36 | + 378% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani ($365) | $486 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.71 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.24 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani ($106) | $39 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 162 Afghani ($2.11) | $3.62 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,033 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in El Salvador
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