Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 90% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 90% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Afghanistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (﷼ 86,990) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (﷼ 173,980) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (﷼ 75,391) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (﷼ 23,197) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (﷼ 62,633) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (﷼ 14,498) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (﷼ 43,495) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (﷼ 28,997) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (﷼ 17,398) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (﷼ 159,928) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (﷼ 724,917) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (﷼ 69,592) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ﷼ 125,434 | - | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Afghanistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (﷼ 2,899,668) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 5,799,335) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 5,799,335) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 1,159,867) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 869,900) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (﷼ 19,734,790) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (﷼ 3,953,981) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (﷼ 579,934) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - | |
Clothes | - 97% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 97% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Afghanistan | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (﷼ 289,967) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 98% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (﷼ 405,953) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (﷼ 2,899,668) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 869,900) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 97% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Afghanistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (﷼ 45,035) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (﷼ 1,191,363) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 89% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 89% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Afghanistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (﷼ 40,200) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (﷼ 231,973) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (﷼ 144,983) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (﷼ 111,558) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (﷼ 168,181) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (﷼ 46,395) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (﷼ 52,194) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (﷼ 202,977) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Afghanistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (﷼ 521,940) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (﷼ 463,947) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (﷼ 116,185) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (﷼ 2,088) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (﷼ 579,934) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (﷼ 115,987) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 81% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 993 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
579.934
IRR
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AFN
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 81% cheaper than in Iran
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