Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Q15) | Q84 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Q30) | Q47 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Q13) | Q31 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Q4.03) | Q14 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Q11) | Q18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Q2.52) | Q11 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Q8) | Q40 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Q5.04) | Q21 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Q3.02) | Q10 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Q28) | Q11 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Q126) | Q82 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Q12) | Q17 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Q8 | - | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Q7,355 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Q4,501 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Q504) | Q535 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Q1,008) | Q5,175 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Q1,008) | Q3,074 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Q202) | Q359 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Q151) | Q211 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Q1,512) | Q3,368 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Q687) | Q910 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Q101) | Q89 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Q50) | Q449 | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Q71) | Q429 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Q504) | Q734 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Q151) | Q709 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Q127,147 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Q8) | Q9 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Q207) | Q177 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Q7) | Q36 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Q40) | Q141 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q299 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Q25) | Q41 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Q19) | Q39 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Q29) | Q55 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Q8) | Q19 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Q9) | Q13 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Q35) | Q88 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Q118 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Q88 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q273 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Q330 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Q91) | Q58 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Q81) | Q27 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Q20) | Q21 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Q5,899 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Q0.36) | Q2.11 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Q101) | Q406 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Q20) | Q25 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 721 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala
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