Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Georgia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (20 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (18 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (7 Lari) | 5.66 Lari | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (3.10 Lari) | 3.46 Lari | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (3.29 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (1.90 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (11 Lari) | 11 Lari | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (2.11 Lari) | 1.50 Lari | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1.19 Lari) | 1.90 Lari | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.75 Lari | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (99 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (3.51 Lari) | 3.76 Lari | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (2.22 Lari) | 0.88 Lari | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 74% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (1,921 Lari) | 1,925 Lari | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (1,252 Lari) | 1,188 Lari | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (326 Lari) | 162 Lari | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (1,330 Lari) | 875 Lari | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (1,052 Lari) | 984 Lari | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (242 Lari) | 127 Lari | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (197 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 555% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (1,077 Lari) | 897 Lari | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (418 Lari) | 400 Lari | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (29 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (13 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (55 Lari) | 143 Lari | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (150 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (160 Lari) | 253 Lari | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (105 Lari) | 335 Lari | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (34,788 Lari) | 44,805 Lari | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (1.55 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (101 Lari) | 28 Lari | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (6 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (19 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 68 Lari | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (23 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (7 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (15 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (3.34 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (5.94 Lari) | 4.75 Lari | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (12 Lari) | 19 Lari | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (33 Lari) | 49 Lari | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (22 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (63 Lari) | 186 Lari | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (97 Lari) | 118 Lari | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (38 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (8 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (21 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (1,186 Lari) | 859 Lari | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.15 Lari) | 0.21 Lari | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (354 Lari) | 112 Lari | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 203 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% more expensive than in Georgia
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