- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 333 Afghani (17 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (13 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 205 Afghani (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (3.65 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 85 Afghani (4.24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66 Afghani (3.27 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 254 Afghani (13 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (3.32 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Afghani (2.12 ₪) | 4.96 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9 ₪ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (127 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 51 Afghani (2.55 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 Afghani (2.12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,623 Afghani (1,925 ₪) | 7,950 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (1,144 ₪) | 5,863 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (368 ₪) | 684 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,207 ₪) | 4,983 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (834 ₪) | 3,625 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (331 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (290 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (1,806 ₪) | 2,075 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (544 ₪) | 435 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (14 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (114 ₪) | 327 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (119 ₪) | 202 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (126 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (157 ₪) | 472 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (82,976 ₪) | 135,293 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (2.23 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (151 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 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 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 325 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3.71 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (15 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (35 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (12 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 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 (62 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (27 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 22,298 Afghani (1,111 ₪) | 2,457 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (62 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (7 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,327 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04983
ILS
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Israel
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