- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (Q30) | Q43 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (Q24) | Q42 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (Q19) | Q28 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (Q6) | Q11 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (Q9) | Q14 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (Q4.34) | Q9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (Q25) | Q38 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (Q7) | Q18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (Q2.60) | Q8 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (Q30) | Q11 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (Q222) | Q74 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Q4.98) | Q14 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Q3.88) | Q7 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (Q4,199) | Q6,396 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (Q2,079) | Q4,601 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (Q702) | Q690 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Q2,454) | Q4,905 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Q1,696) | Q3,545 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Q672) | Q450 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (Q546) | Q387 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (Q3,798) | Q3,344 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (Q1,061) | Q755 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (Q26) | Q59 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (Q203) | Q628 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (Q213) | Q404 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (Q222) | Q716 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (Q236) | Q686 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (Q200,139) | Q117,546 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (Q4.30) | Q7 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Q355) | Q118 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (Q41) | Q45 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Q29) | Q121 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q254 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Q21) | Q49 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Q25) | Q30 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Q25) | Q40 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Q8) | Q16 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Q12) | Q13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Q30) | Q58 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Q71) | Q150 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Q25) | Q84 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q178 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (Q127) | Q309 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Q54) | Q47 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Q20) | Q25 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Q35) | Q25 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (Q2,574) | Q4,893 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q1.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Q127) | Q426 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Q15) | Q24 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 787 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10134
GTQ
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala
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