- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 312 Afghani (€3.72) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (€3.17) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 205 Afghani (€2.45) | €3.83 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.88) | €0.96 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani (€1.02) | €2.82 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Afghani (€0.78) | €2.60 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Afghani (€3.03) | €5.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (€0.80) | €2.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Afghani (€0.51) | €1.51 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.97 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (€30) | €7 | + 350% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 Afghani (€0.61) | €1.77 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Afghani (€0.51) | €1.31 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (€461) | €1,418 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (€274) | €1,087 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (€88) | €187 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (€289) | €853 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (€200) | €634 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (€79) | €120 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (€70) | €24 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (€433) | €393 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (€130) | €84 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (€3.35) | €5.18 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (€27) | €82 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (€29) | €37 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (€30) | €89 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (€38) | €118 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (€19,883) | €19,925 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.32 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (€36) | €72 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 202 Afghani (€2.42) | €7 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (€3.48) | €9 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €59 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (€2.45) | €3.32 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (€2.99) | €1.96 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (€2.90) | €1.98 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (€0.89) | €1.32 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.19) | €1.40 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 279 Afghani (€3.34) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (€8) | €32 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (€2.96) | €21 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €105 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (€15) | €49 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (€2.37) | €3.13 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (€4.18) | €3.48 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (€266) | €458 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,390 Afghani (€17) | €44 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (€1.77) | €6 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,474 prices entered by 1,149 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Germany
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