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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 303 Afghani (13 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (17 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (6 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (3.09 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (4.15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (1.79 ₪) | 5.93 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (5.73 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (2.28 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (1.10 ₪) | 4.69 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (13 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (94 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 Afghani (2.82 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (1.33 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,218 Afghani (1,907 ₪) | 7,661 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,012 Afghani (1,545 ₪) | 5,331 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (177 ₪) | 945 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 52,482 Afghani (2,316 ₪) | 5,088 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,494 Afghani (1,213 ₪) | 3,682 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (221 ₪) | 641 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (259 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 16,110 Afghani (711 ₪) | 1,434 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (199 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (13 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 61 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (50 ₪) | 356 ₪ | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (113 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (122 ₪) | 456 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (136 ₪) | 468 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (21,178 ₪) | 134,322 ₪ | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (2.07 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (154 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 533 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 125 Afghani (5.51 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (5.51 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (3.53 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (4.41 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (7 ₪) | 56 ₪ | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (40 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (21 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 351 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (74 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (11 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (22 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,476 Afghani (1,168 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (0.22 ₪) | 0.87 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (358 ₪) | 309 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (5.08 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,721 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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