Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (31 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (21 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (8 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (2.62 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (4.31 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (1.67 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (3.19 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (1.10 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (10 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (57 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (2.37 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (1.41 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (730 ₪) | 7,868 ₪ | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (448 ₪) | 5,929 ₪ | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (243 ₪) | 1,182 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (719 ₪) | 5,123 ₪ | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (431 ₪) | 3,752 ₪ | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (277 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (294 ₪) | 95 ₪ | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (822 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (245 ₪) | 327 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 57 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (60 ₪) | 368 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (84 ₪) | 181 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (99 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (118 ₪) | 500 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (65,199 ₪) | 138,126 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (2.66 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (74 ₪) | 280 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (13 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 485 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (7 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (2.19 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (4.27 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (9 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Afghanistan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (19 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (16 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (44 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (72 ₪) | 333 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (24 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (7 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (1,079 ₪) | 2,885 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.10 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (78 ₪) | 298 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 540 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.03593
ILS
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Israel
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