Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (₨301) | ₨375 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (₨384) | ₨278 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (₨141) | ₨138 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (₨69) | ₨51 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (₨92) | ₨71 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (₨40) | ₨35 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (₨127) | ₨212 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (₨51) | ₨133 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (₨24) | ₨28 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (₨290) | ₨127 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (₨2,081) | ₨797 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (₨63) | ₨85 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (₨30) | ₨35 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (₨42,274) | ₨32,360 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (₨34,247) | ₨19,846 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (₨3,915) | ₨4,270 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (₨51,336) | ₨21,939 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (₨26,893) | ₨13,071 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (₨4,891) | ₨3,226 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (₨5,744) | ₨734 | + 682% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (₨15,758) | ₨29,904 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (₨4,402) | ₨10,187 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (₨285) | ₨379 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨362 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (₨1,106) | ₨2,389 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (₨2,512) | ₨2,570 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (₨3,976) | ₨3,792 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (₨3,006) | ₨2,695 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (₨469,514) | ₨934,111 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (₨46) | ₨75 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₨3,424) | ₨1,131 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨147) | ₨98 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (₨245) | ₨200 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨905 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (₨122) | ₨245 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (₨122) | ₨178 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (₨269) | ₨234 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨78) | ₨147 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (₨98) | ₨70 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (₨147) | ₨236 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (₨879) | ₨1,246 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (₨455) | ₨475 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (₨1,639) | ₨1,930 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (₨253) | ₨678 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (₨440) | ₨215 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨489) | ₨203 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (₨35,141) | ₨33,946 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (₨4.89) | ₨2.10 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (₨7,939) | ₨1,795 | + 342% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (₨113) | ₨258 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,509 prices entered by 2,333 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% more expensive than in India
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