Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (20 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (18 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (7 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (3.11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (3.30 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (1.90 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (11 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (2.11 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1.20 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9 ₪ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (99 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (3.52 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (2.22 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (1,925 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (1,255 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (327 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (1,333 ₪) | 4,730 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (1,054 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (242 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (197 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (1,101 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (419 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (30 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (13 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (55 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (151 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (160 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (105 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (34,853 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (1.55 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (101 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (6 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 288 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (23 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (3.35 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (5.95 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (12 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (33 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (22 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (63 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (97 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (38 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (21 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (1,188 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.15 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (355 ₪) | 237 ₪ | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (7 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,008 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.04229
ILS
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Israel
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