Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (753 Ft) | 3,368 Ft | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (1,507 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (653 Ft) | 959 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (201 Ft) | 488 Ft | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (542 Ft) | 1,178 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (126 Ft) | 1,160 Ft | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (377 Ft) | 2,161 Ft | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (251 Ft) | 553 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (151 Ft) | 404 Ft | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (1,385 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 278% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (6,278 Ft) | 2,134 Ft | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (603 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 424 Ft | - | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 364,248 Ft | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 256,845 Ft | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (25,113 Ft) | 53,146 Ft | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (50,225 Ft) | 207,634 Ft | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (50,225 Ft) | 158,372 Ft | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (10,045 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (7,534 Ft) | 5,125 Ft | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (170,913 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (34,243 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (5,023 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,596 Ft | - | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (2,511 Ft) | 27,958 Ft | - 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (3,516 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (25,113 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (7,534 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,242,300 Ft | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (390 Ft) | 644 Ft | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (10,318 Ft) | 9,674 Ft | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (348 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (2,009 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,924 Ft | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,256 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (966 Ft) | 1,107 Ft | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (1,457 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (402 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (452 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (1,758 Ft) | 4,614 Ft | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Afghanistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 11,336 Ft | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 4,947 Ft | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,362 Ft | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 16,644 Ft | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (4,520 Ft) | 2,262 Ft | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (4,018 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 328% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (1,006 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 252,760 Ft | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (18 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (5,023 Ft) | 18,214 Ft | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (1,005 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Hungary
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