Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (₨141) | ₨374 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (₨283) | ₨334 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (₨122) | ₨169 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (₨38) | ₨58 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (₨102) | ₨93 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (₨24) | ₨39 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (₨71) | ₨241 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨47) | ₨154 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₨28) | ₨31 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨260) | ₨169 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₨1,177) | ₨776 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (₨113) | ₨91 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨38 | - | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨41,730 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨24,693 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (₨4,709) | ₨5,319 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₨9,418) | ₨24,820 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₨9,418) | ₨15,319 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₨1,884) | ₨5,835 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₨1,413) | ₨659 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (₨14,127) | ₨31,146 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨6,421) | ₨11,787 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₨942) | ₨556 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨447 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (₨471) | ₨2,463 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₨659) | ₨2,850 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (₨4,709) | ₨4,405 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (₨1,413) | ₨3,221 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (₨73) | ₨105 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨1,935) | ₨1,100 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (₨65) | ₨144 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₨377) | ₨263 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨916 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₨235) | ₨412 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₨181) | ₨231 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₨273) | ₨281 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨75) | ₨175 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₨85) | ₨102 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₨330) | ₨312 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Afghanistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,442 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨601 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,460 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,961 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₨848) | ₨720 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (₨753) | ₨226 | + 234% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₨189) | ₨180 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (₨3.39) | ₨1.43 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (₨942) | ₨1,609 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (₨188) | ₨265 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,999 prices entered by 1,246 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in India
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