- 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 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 266 Afghani (13 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 226 Afghani (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 Afghani (3.52 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 Afghani (4.46 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (2.41 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 276 Afghani (14 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (3.67 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1.40 ₪) | 4.58 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9 ₪ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (129 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2.49 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (1.94 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 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 (1,960 ₪) | 8,042 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,959 Afghani (1,165 ₪) | 5,998 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,380 Afghani (375 ₪) | 692 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (1,229 ₪) | 4,959 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (849 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (337 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,826 Afghani (296 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,232 Afghani (1,839 ₪) | 2,046 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,923 Afghani (554 ₪) | 419 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 280 Afghani (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,297 Afghani (117 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,388 Afghani (121 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,525 Afghani (128 ₪) | 429 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,148 Afghani (160 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (84,509 ₪) | 134,458 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (2.28 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,025 Afghani (154 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (21 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 317 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (3.78 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (15 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (36 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (13 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 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 (64 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (27 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (18 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (1,289 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.76 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (63 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (8 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,800 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05076
ILS
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Israel
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