Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (449 G$) | 1,433 G$ | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (899 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (390 G$) | 632 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (120 G$) | 461 G$ | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (324 G$) | 777 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (75 G$) | 441 G$ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (225 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (150 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (90 G$) | 253 G$ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (826 G$) | 360 G$ | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (3,745 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (360 G$) | 542 G$ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 278 G$ | - | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 243,593 G$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 105,307 G$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (14,982 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (29,963 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (29,963 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (5,993 G$) | 9,001 G$ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (4,494 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (101,963 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (20,429 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (2,996 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 593 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 68% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (1,498 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (2,097 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (14,982 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (4,494 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than 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 | 78 Afghani (233 G$) | 309 G$ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (6,155 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (208 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (1,199 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 4,052 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (749 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (576 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (869 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (240 G$) | 539 G$ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (270 G$) | 480 G$ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (1,049 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Afghanistan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,000 G$ | - | |
| 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 (2,697 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (2,397 G$) | 709 G$ | + 238% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (600 G$) | 360 G$ | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 15,000 G$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (11 G$) | 21 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (2,996 G$) | 9,000 G$ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (599 G$) | 500 G$ | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.996
GYD
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Guyana
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