- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (15 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (12 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (3.09 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (4.24 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (2.11 ₪) | 5.77 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (3.28 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (1.26 ₪) | 4.42 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (15 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (108 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2.42 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (1.88 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (2,040 ₪) | 7,608 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (1,010 ₪) | 5,601 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (341 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,192 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (824 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (327 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (265 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (1,845 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (516 ₪) | 397 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (12 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (98 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (103 ₪) | 183 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (108 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (115 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (97,234 ₪) | 133,617 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (2.09 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (172 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (20 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 406 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3.67 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (14 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (35 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (12 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 338 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (62 ₪) | 254 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (26 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (345 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.69 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (62 ₪) | 324 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (7 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,250 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04923
ILS
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Israel
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