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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani ($3.73) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani ($2.93) | $5.60 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani ($2.60) | $2.57 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani ($0.77) | $1.52 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani ($1.16) | $2.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani ($0.66) | $1.95 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani ($2.32) | $4.33 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani ($0.80) | $2.76 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani ($0.27) | $2.15 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani ($3.93) | $1.30 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani ($28) | $16 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani ($0.76) | $1.93 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani ($0.47) | $0.78 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani ($546) | $771 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani ($296) | $513 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani ($51) | $84 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani ($446) | $511 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani ($248) | $324 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani ($71) | $291 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani ($32) | $38 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani ($269) | $475 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani ($90) | $113 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani ($3.48) | $5.57 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani ($21) | $67 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani ($22) | $40 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani ($28) | $86 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani ($36) | $62 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani ($26,171) | $21,105 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani ($0.60) | $0.89 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani ($46) | $24 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani ($5.89) | $4.15 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani ($4.31) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $25 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani ($3.45) | $6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($3.57) | $5.55 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani ($3.56) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani ($1.02) | $2.80 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani ($2.00) | $2.10 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani ($3.78) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani ($3.70) | $10 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $37 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani ($13) | $46 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani ($3.43) | $9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani ($3.30) | $3.93 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $2.76 | + 140% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani ($157) | $824 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani ($0.07) | $0.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani ($18) | $27 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani ($2.16) | $3.31 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 605 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in El Salvador
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