Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (5.06 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (23 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (4.05 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (4.86 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (2.02 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (25 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (5.06 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.52 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (14 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (63 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (3.04 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.63 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (6,091 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (885 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (101 ₪) | 754 ₪ | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (506 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (506 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (101 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (76 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (1,307 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (345 ₪) | 628 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (51 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 68 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (61 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (35 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (163 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (152 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 159,641 ₪ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (3.54 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (104 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (18 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (6 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 346 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (13 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (25 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.05 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (4.55 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (13 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (15 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 88 ₪ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 633 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 264 ₪ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (46 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32 ₪ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,178 ₪ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.15 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (76 ₪) | 188 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (18 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.05059
ILS
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Israel
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Israel
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 45% more expensive than in Israel
- Cost of living in Angola is 54% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Israel
- Cost of living in Austria is 5% cheaper than in Israel
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Israel