- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (Q35) | Q44 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (Q28) | Q42 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (Q24) | Q26 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (Q7) | Q11 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (Q9) | Q14 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (Q4.97) | Q9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (Q29) | Q40 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (Q8) | Q18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (Q2.88) | Q8 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Q10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (Q267) | Q74 | + 261% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (Q5.14) | Q15 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (Q4.01) | Q6 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (Q4,047) | Q6,396 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (Q2,405) | Q4,601 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (Q773) | Q690 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (Q2,537) | Q4,827 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (Q1,753) | Q3,545 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (Q695) | Q464 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (Q610) | Q389 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (Q3,796) | Q3,457 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (Q1,144) | Q755 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (Q29) | Q59 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (Q241) | Q647 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (Q250) | Q404 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (Q265) | Q716 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (Q330) | Q770 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (Q174,447) | Q128,369 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (Q4.70) | Q7 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (Q317) | Q124 | + 156% | |
| 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 (Q42) | Q45 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (Q30) | Q136 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q261 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (Q22) | Q49 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (Q26) | Q30 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (Q25) | Q41 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (Q8) | Q16 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (Q13) | Q13 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (Q31) | Q62 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (Q74) | Q157 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (Q26) | Q83 | - 69% | |
| 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 (Q131) | Q301 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (Q56) | Q47 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (Q21) | Q26 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (Q37) | Q25 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (Q2,336) | Q4,218 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q1.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (Q131) | Q483 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (Q16) | Q23 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,121 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala
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