Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (₨464) | ₨345 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (₨381) | ₨294 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (₨197) | ₨141 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (₨72) | ₨52 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (₨89) | ₨75 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (₨45) | ₨37 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (₨222) | ₨235 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨48) | ₨149 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (₨27) | ₨32 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (₨48) | ₨138 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (₨2,223) | ₨726 | + 206% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (₨74) | ₨86 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (₨49) | ₨35 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (₨36,433) | ₨33,225 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (₨24,247) | ₨19,978 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (₨6,579) | ₨4,391 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (₨30,003) | ₨18,113 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (₨23,720) | ₨11,868 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (₨5,451) | ₨3,639 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (₨3,824) | ₨712 | + 437% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (₨23,530) | ₨29,862 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (₨8,752) | ₨10,869 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (₨564) | ₨398 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₨286) | ₨220 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (₨1,648) | ₨2,376 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (₨2,677) | ₨2,495 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (₨2,554) | ₨3,665 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (₨3,241) | ₨2,737 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (₨1,465,780) | ₨944,817 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (₨37) | ₨83 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (₨2,277) | ₨1,167 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨143) | ₨99 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (₨429) | ₨216 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (₨508) | ₨319 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (₨152) | ₨170 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (₨298) | ₨260 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (₨62) | ₨139 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (₨120) | ₨72 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (₨252) | ₨216 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (₨741) | ₨1,196 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (₨506) | ₨478 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨1,428) | ₨1,591 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (₨2,189) | ₨1,484 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (₨863) | ₨517 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (₨190) | ₨180 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (₨95) | ₨187 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (₨12,351) | ₨38,405 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (₨2.86) | ₨5.46 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (₨2,160) | ₨1,488 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (₨147) | ₨272 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,886 prices entered by 1,838 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% more expensive than in India
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