- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (14 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (11 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (3.00 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (4.12 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (2.05 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (12 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (3.45 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (1.22 ₪) | 4.45 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (105 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2.35 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (1.83 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (1,979 ₪) | 7,687 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (980 ₪) | 5,726 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (331 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,157 ₪) | 4,504 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (799 ₪) | 3,211 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (317 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (258 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (1,790 ₪) | 1,846 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (500 ₪) | 375 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (12 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (96 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (100 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (105 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (111 ₪) | 523 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (94,333 ₪) | 133,473 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (2.03 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (167 ₪) | 231 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 337 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3.56 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (5.83 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (14 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (34 ₪) | 152 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (12 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 282 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (60 ₪) | 275 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (26 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (1,213 ₪) | 2,302 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.71 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (60 ₪) | 310 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (7 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,429 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04776
ILS
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Israel
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