- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (€3.72) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (€2.97) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (€2.52) | €3.81 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (€0.77) | €0.99 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (€0.98) | €3.06 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (€0.53) | €2.52 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (€3.09) | €5.09 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (€0.81) | €2.47 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.31) | €1.56 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (€29) | €7 | + 331% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (€0.55) | €1.76 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (€0.43) | €1.24 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (€432) | €1,420 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (€257) | €1,085 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (€83) | €174 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (€271) | €901 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (€187) | €677 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (€74) | €120 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (€65) | €23 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (€405) | €379 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (€122) | €93 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (€3.13) | €5.28 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (€26) | €87 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (€27) | €35 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (€28) | €91 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (€35) | €114 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (€18,619) | €20,666 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (€0.50) | €1.39 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (€34) | €72 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (€4.53) | €6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (€3.25) | €9 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (€2.30) | €3.36 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (€2.80) | €2.13 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (€2.72) | €2.09 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.39 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (€1.36) | €1.43 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (€3.29) | €21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (€8) | €32 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (€2.78) | €22 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €125 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (€14) | €53 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (€5.97) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (€2.22) | €3.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (€3.91) | €3.43 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (€284) | €460 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (€14) | €38 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (€1.66) | €6 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,093 prices entered by 1,150 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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