Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (€3.68) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (€4.70) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (€1.72) | €3.88 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (€0.84) | €0.96 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (€1.13) | €2.95 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (€0.49) | €2.39 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (€1.55) | €5.01 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (€0.62) | €2.38 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.30) | €1.63 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (€3.55) | €0.96 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (€25) | €6 | + 297% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (€0.77) | €1.78 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (€0.36) | €1.34 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (€517) | €1,496 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (€419) | €1,088 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (€48) | €200 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (€628) | €934 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (€329) | €716 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (€60) | €130 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (€70) | €23 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (€193) | €402 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (€54) | €86 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (€3.49) | €5.94 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (€14) | €83 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (€31) | €38 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (€33) | €90 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (€37) | €114 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (€5,748) | €21,472 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (€0.56) | €1.43 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (€42) | €77 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.80) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (€2.99) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €56 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (€1.49) | €3.71 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (€1.50) | €2.01 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (€3.29) | €2.38 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.36 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (€1.20) | €1.64 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (€1.80) | €19 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (€11) | €33 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (€5.57) | €20 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (€20) | €62 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (€3.10) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (€5.38) | €3.26 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.99) | €3.73 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (€430) | €464 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (€97) | €42 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (€1.38) | €7 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,285 prices entered by 702 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Germany
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