Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€9) | €18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.51) | €4.99 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.78) | €1.31 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.29) | €3.65 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.50) | €2.74 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€1.98) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€0.95) | €2.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.33) | €1.69 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.96) | €1.43 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€17) | €8 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.71) | €1.89 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.42) | €1.31 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€218) | €1,232 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€134) | €908 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€73) | €172 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€214) | €826 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€129) | €665 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€83) | €125 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€172) | €25 | + 599% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€245) | €325 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€73) | €136 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.13) | €5.42 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€18) | €71 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€25) | €37 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€35) | €107 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€19,448) | €25,513 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (€0.78) | €1.84 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€22) | €35 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €11 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.29) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.68) | €5.45 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.06) | €3.22 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.11) | €2.90 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.86) | €1.79 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.96 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€3.75) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Afghanistan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€5.77) | €40 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€4.70) | €17 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €74 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€21) | €74 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.03) | €1.86 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.15) | €5.50 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€322) | €547 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.28 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€23) | €47 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€2.93) | €5.58 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,620 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Italy
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