Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (Q48) | Q71 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (Q43) | Q44 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (Q15) | Q20 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Q7) | Q12 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (Q8) | Q16 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (Q5.07) | Q8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (Q25) | Q27 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Q5.11) | Q15 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Q2.88) | Q8 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Q11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (Q237) | Q94 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (Q8) | Q15 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (Q6) | Q7 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (Q4,638) | Q6,407 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (Q3,018) | Q3,453 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (Q830) | Q418 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (Q3,216) | Q4,278 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (Q2,528) | Q2,207 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (Q701) | Q281 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (Q481) | Q266 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (Q2,590) | Q2,855 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (Q1,026) | Q670 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (Q75) | Q53 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (Q30) | Q19 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (Q168) | Q439 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (Q609) | Q292 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (Q527) | Q832 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (Q354) | Q664 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (Q83,634) | Q137,207 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (Q4.28) | Q6 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (Q304) | Q100 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Q15) | Q37 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Q41) | Q73 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q192 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (Q54) | Q48 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (Q16) | Q32 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (Q36) | Q45 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (Q11) | Q18 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (Q11) | Q15 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (Q28) | Q76 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (Q79) | Q125 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (Q54) | Q81 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (Q152) | Q214 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (Q220) | Q335 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (Q92) | Q47 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (Q20) | Q29 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Q51) | Q25 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (Q2,850) | Q5,407 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (Q0.35) | Q1.28 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (Q851) | Q434 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (Q17) | Q34 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 753 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala
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