Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Isle of Man
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
Afghanistan | Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (£1.63) | £16 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (£3.25) | £8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (£1.41) | £6 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (£0.43) | £1.47 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (£1.17) | £4.17 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (£0.27) | £3.35 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (£0.81) | £5.83 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (£0.54) | £2.50 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (£0.33) | £1.77 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (£2.99) | £2.13 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (£14) | £8 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (£1.30) | £2.11 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.69 | - | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
Afghanistan | Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | £1,500 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | £1,100 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (£54) | £350 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (£108) | £1,100 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (£108) | £850 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (£22) | £200 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (£16) | £58 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (£369) | £249 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (£74) | £99 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (£11) | £4.50 | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £18 | - | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
Afghanistan | Isle of Man | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (£5.42) | £80 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (£8) | £50 | - 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (£54) | £45 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (£16) | £65 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
Afghanistan | Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £44,975 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (£0.84) | £1.67 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (£22) | £45 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
Afghanistan | Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (£0.75) | £7 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (£4.33) | £4.70 | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (£2.71) | £4.50 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (£2.08) | £3.13 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (£3.14) | £4.80 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (£0.87) | £2.07 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (£0.98) | £3.50 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (£3.79) | £32 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
Afghanistan | Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £33 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £150 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £80 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (£10) | £18 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (£9) | £3.00 | + 189% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (£2.17) | £5.00 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £399 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (£11) | £38 | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (£2.17) | £12 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Isle of Man
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