Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Q73) | Q101 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Q50) | Q49 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Q20) | Q23 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Q6) | Q12 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Q10) | Q19 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Q3.94) | Q11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Q16) | Q32 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Q8) | Q19 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Q2.60) | Q14 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Q23) | Q11 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Q136) | Q106 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Q5.60) | Q16 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Q3.34) | Q8 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Q1,724) | Q7,814 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Q1,057) | Q4,172 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Q575) | Q845 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Q1,697) | Q5,237 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Q1,018) | Q2,898 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Q653) | Q670 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (Q694) | Q222 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Q1,940) | Q3,151 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Q579) | Q906 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Q25) | Q94 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q52 | - | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Q142) | Q428 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Q197) | Q376 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Q235) | Q718 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Q280) | Q662 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (Q153,953) | Q138,997 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (Q6) | Q17 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Q174) | Q278 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Q48 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (Q30) | Q208 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q264 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (Q44) | Q67 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Q16) | Q31 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (Q23) | Q38 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (Q5.17) | Q19 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (Q10) | Q15 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (Q21) | Q98 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Q46) | Q165 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Q37) | Q76 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (Q104) | Q233 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Q169) | Q320 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Q57) | Q53 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Q16) | Q29 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Q17) | Q19 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Q2,548) | Q4,421 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Q0.22) | Q0.64 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Q184) | Q402 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Q23) | Q29 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 660 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.08485
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Guatemala
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