Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Q11) | Q90 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Q51) | Q54 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Q26) | Q24 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Q9) | Q14 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Q11) | Q21 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Q4.53) | Q16 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Q57) | Q60 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Q11) | Q24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Q3.40) | Q17 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Q31) | Q12 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Q142) | Q85 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Q7) | Q17 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Q1.42) | Q12 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Q13,636) | Q8,442 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Q1,982) | Q5,228 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Q227) | Q574 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Q1,133) | Q5,575 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Q1,133) | Q4,518 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Q227) | Q680 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Q170) | Q240 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Q2,925) | Q2,478 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Q772) | Q877 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Q113) | Q61 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Q136) | Q485 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Q79) | Q405 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (Q396) | Q859 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Q340) | Q711 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Q156,999 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Q8) | Q13 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Q233) | Q423 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Q41) | Q32 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Q14) | Q146 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q310 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Q28) | Q45 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Q57) | Q39 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Q25) | Q45 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Q9) | Q20 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Q10) | Q20 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Q28) | Q131 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Q34) | Q250 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Q87 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q375 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Q337 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Q102) | Q79 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Q14) | Q34 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Q14 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Q14,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Q0.34) | Q2.00 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Q170) | Q645 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Q40) | Q26 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.11326
GTQ
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Guatemala
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 35% more expensive than in Guatemala
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Guatemala
- Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala
- Cost of living in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 27% more expensive than in Guatemala
- Cost of living in Austria is 24% more expensive than in Guatemala
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Guatemala