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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (₨253) | ₨387 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (₨198) | ₨255 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (₨176) | ₨143 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (₨52) | ₨52 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (₨78) | ₨71 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (₨45) | ₨36 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (₨157) | ₨196 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (₨54) | ₨141 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (₨18) | ₨25 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (₨266) | ₨121 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (₨1,912) | ₨856 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (₨52) | ₨82 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (₨32) | ₨33 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 33,078 Afghani (₨29,722) | ₨30,768 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (₨20,082) | ₨20,608 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (₨3,467) | ₨4,250 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (₨30,268) | ₨23,713 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (₨16,823) | ₨15,161 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (₨4,831) | ₨4,594 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (₨2,165) | ₨910 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (₨18,251) | ₨34,176 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (₨6,130) | ₨11,451 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (₨236) | ₨427 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨555 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (₨1,422) | ₨2,426 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (₨1,519) | ₨2,918 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (₨1,867) | ₨4,101 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (₨2,424) | ₨3,316 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (₨1,774,629) | ₨869,760 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (₨40) | ₨79 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₨3,145) | ₨1,289 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (₨399) | ₨153 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (₨292) | ₨314 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (₨234) | ₨276 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₨242) | ₨183 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₨242) | ₨223 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (₨69) | ₨125 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (₨135) | ₨72 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (₨256) | ₨288 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (₨449) | ₨1,210 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (₨251) | ₨498 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,130 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (₨899) | ₨1,823 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (₨233) | ₨869 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (₨224) | ₨213 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨449) | ₨228 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (₨10,669) | ₨37,313 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (₨4.49) | ₨51 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (₨1,213) | ₨2,296 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (₨146) | ₨256 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 28,047 prices entered by 3,855 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in India
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