Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€1.60) | €17 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€3.20) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.38) | €5.39 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.43) | €1.24 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.15) | €3.74 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.27) | €2.89 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€0.80) | €7 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.53) | €2.66 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.32) | €1.90 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.94) | €0.96 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€13) | €7 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.28) | €2.03 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €1.72 | - | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,952 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,499 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€53) | €217 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€107) | €1,207 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€107) | €921 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€21) | €176 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €33 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (€160) | €423 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€73) | €112 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€5.33) | €81 | - 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€7) | €37 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€53) | €90 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €123 | - 87% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,424 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€0.83) | €1.91 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €70 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.74) | €11 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.26) | €8 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.66) | €3.41 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.05) | €2.79 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.09) | €3.88 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.73 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.58 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.73) | €23 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Afghanistan | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €98 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €59 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€9) | €3.46 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.13) | €4.16 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €649 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€11) | €42 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.13) | €8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,397 prices entered by 393 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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