Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.56) | €3.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.80) | €1.01 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.32) | €3.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.51) | €2.26 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€2.03) | €5.03 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.97) | €2.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.34) | €1.51 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.02) | €0.88 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€18) | €6 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.72) | €1.82 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.43) | €1.37 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€223) | €1,762 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€137) | €1,327 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€74) | €196 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€219) | €1,087 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€132) | €794 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€84) | €134 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 Afghani (€27) | €32 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€251) | €376 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€75) | €136 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.20) | €6 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€18) | €81 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€25) | €35 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€30) | €85 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€36) | €111 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€19,884) | €23,829 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 54 Afghani (€0.60) | €1.81 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€23) | €81 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (€3.94) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €52 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (€5.64) | €3.21 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.11) | €2.52 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€2.95) | €3.08 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (€0.67) | €1.67 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (€1.30) | €1.66 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (€2.71) | €22 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.90) | €36 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.80) | €23 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (€13) | €85 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.07) | €3.09 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.20) | €3.92 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€329) | €542 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€24) | €37 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.99) | €7 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,618 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Germany
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