Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (€5.04) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (€4.56) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (€1.71) | €3.65 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (€0.79) | €0.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (€0.84) | €2.99 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (€0.48) | €2.65 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (€2.68) | €5.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €2.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.52 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.90 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €7 | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (€0.89) | €1.75 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (€0.57) | €1.27 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (€489) | €1,454 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (€319) | €1,216 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (€83) | €162 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (€339) | €932 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€268) | €697 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (€62) | €122 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (€50) | €27 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (€280) | €369 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (€106) | €100 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (€8) | €6 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.22) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (€14) | €76 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (€38) | €36 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (€41) | €88 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (€27) | €115 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€8,858) | €22,750 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (€0.39) | €1.31 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (€26) | €70 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.61) | €7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (€4.84) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €52 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.73) | €3.16 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.72) | €2.18 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (€3.75) | €2.29 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.33 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (€1.51) | €1.64 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (€2.93) | €20 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €36 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.71) | €22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €108 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (€25) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.15) | €3.39 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.37) | €3.62 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€302) | €496 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.12 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€90) | €39 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (€1.83) | €7 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,802 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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