Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (293 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (1,318 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (674 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (234 G$) | 527 G$ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (281 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (117 G$) | 733 G$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (1,465 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (293 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (88 G$) | 600 G$ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (808 G$) | 350 G$ | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (3,662 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (176 G$) | 120 G$ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (37 G$) | 388 G$ | - 91% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (352,683 G$) | 152,088 G$ | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (51,262 G$) | 122,600 G$ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (5,859 G$) | 17,428 G$ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (29,293 G$) | 85,774 G$ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (29,293 G$) | 65,000 G$ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (5,859 G$) | 15,000 G$ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (4,394 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (75,662 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (19,972 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (2,929 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (3,515 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (2,050 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (10,252 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (8,788 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,300,000 G$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (205 G$) | 246 G$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (6,018 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (1,055 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (352 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,454 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (732 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (1,465 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (644 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (234 G$) | 539 G$ | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (264 G$) | 350 G$ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (732 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (879 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,649 G$ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,000 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 11,404 G$ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (2,636 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (352 G$) | 709 G$ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 360 G$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 15,000 G$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (9 G$) | 15 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (4,394 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (1,025 G$) | 500 G$ | + 105% | |
| 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 104 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Guyana
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