- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (₨279) | ₨420 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (₨225) | ₨266 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (₨181) | ₨142 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (₨59) | ₨52 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (₨81) | ₨71 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (₨40) | ₨39 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (₨231) | ₨201 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (₨63) | ₨138 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (₨24) | ₨25 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (₨283) | ₨122 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (₨2,067) | ₨830 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (₨46) | ₨82 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (₨36) | ₨33 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (₨39,092) | ₨30,925 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (₨19,355) | ₨21,025 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (₨6,534) | ₨4,536 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (₨22,849) | ₨24,627 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (₨15,789) | ₨15,559 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (₨6,260) | ₨3,830 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (₨5,088) | ₨825 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (₨35,366) | ₨33,772 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (₨9,881) | ₨10,650 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (₨239) | ₨380 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨551 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (₨1,887) | ₨2,403 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (₨1,981) | ₨2,670 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (₨2,067) | ₨3,751 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (₨2,196) | ₨2,912 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (₨1,863,429) | ₨878,278 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (₨40) | ₨78 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₨3,302) | ₨1,348 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (₨382) | ₨136 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (₨275) | ₨285 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,553 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (₨194) | ₨257 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (₨236) | ₨178 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (₨229) | ₨225 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (₨70) | ₨135 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (₨115) | ₨72 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (₨278) | ₨277 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (₨664) | ₨1,190 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (₨234) | ₨472 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (₨1,183) | ₨1,765 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (₨504) | ₨618 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (₨187) | ₨195 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (₨330) | ₨208 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (₨6,605) | ₨38,823 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (₨1,180) | ₨1,881 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (₨140) | ₨252 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33,027 prices entered by 4,589 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in India
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