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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (€3.23) | €11 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (€2.53) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (€2.25) | €3.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (€0.67) | €0.95 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (€1.00) | €3.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (€0.57) | €2.50 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (€2.01) | €5.21 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (€0.69) | €2.44 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (€0.23) | €1.61 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (€3.40) | €0.91 | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (€24) | €6 | + 279% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (€0.66) | €1.82 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (€0.41) | €1.33 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,078 Afghani (€379) | €1,464 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (€256) | €1,069 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (€44) | €192 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (€386) | €897 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (€215) | €673 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (€62) | €131 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (€28) | €23 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (€233) | €371 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (€78) | €108 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (€3.01) | €5.35 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (€18) | €85 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (€19) | €36 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (€24) | €88 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (€31) | €108 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (€22,637) | €20,657 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (€0.52) | €1.44 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€40) | €74 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (€5.09) | €5.96 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (€3.73) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €58 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (€2.98) | €3.43 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€3.08) | €2.26 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€3.08) | €2.21 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (€0.88) | €1.31 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (€1.73) | €1.41 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (€3.27) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (€5.73) | €32 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (€3.20) | €22 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €55 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (€2.97) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (€2.85) | €3.27 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.73) | €3.42 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (€136) | €431 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (€15) | €36 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (€1.86) | €7 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,668 prices entered by 1,080 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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