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Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 Afghani (Q30) | Q45 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (Q39) | Q41 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (Q14) | Q23 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Q7) | Q13 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (Q9) | Q15 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (Q3.98) | Q10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (Q13) | Q27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (Q5.08) | Q17 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (Q2.45) | Q10 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Q29) | Q11 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Q209) | Q69 | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 Afghani (Q6) | Q14 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (Q2.97) | Q12 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,218 Afghani (Q4,239) | Q7,313 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,012 Afghani (Q3,434) | Q3,546 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (Q393) | Q390 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 52,482 Afghani (Q5,148) | Q4,166 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,494 Afghani (Q2,697) | Q2,391 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (Q490) | Q337 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (Q576) | Q277 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,110 Afghani (Q1,580) | Q3,198 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (Q441) | Q681 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (Q29) | Q69 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q36 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (Q111) | Q419 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (Q252) | Q335 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (Q272) | Q728 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (Q301) | Q694 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (Q47,085) | Q114,607 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Q4.60) | Q7 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Q343) | Q118 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Q15) | Q25 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (Q25) | Q66 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q215 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 125 Afghani (Q12) | Q48 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (Q12) | Q32 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (Q27) | Q45 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Q8) | Q18 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (Q10) | Q13 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (Q15) | Q73 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (Q88) | Q123 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (Q46) | Q86 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q238 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (Q164) | Q273 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Q25) | Q39 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (Q44) | Q19 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Q49) | Q16 | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,476 Afghani (Q2,597) | Q6,224 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Q0.49) | Q0.99 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (Q796) | Q397 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (Q11) | Q24 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
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 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Guatemala
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