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Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 282 Afghani (¥407) | ¥1,034 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 221 Afghani (¥319) | ¥720 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 196 Afghani (¥283) | ¥464 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 Afghani (¥84) | ¥200 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (¥126) | ¥271 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (¥72) | ¥640 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Afghani (¥253) | ¥915 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Afghani (¥87) | ¥613 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Afghani (¥30) | ¥420 | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (¥428) | ¥267 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (¥3,073) | ¥1,604 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 Afghani (¥83) | ¥209 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Afghani (¥51) | ¥200 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,178 Afghani (¥59,463) | ¥256,284 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (¥32,274) | ¥116,029 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (¥5,572) | ¥23,252 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (¥48,643) | ¥120,733 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (¥27,036) | ¥82,119 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (¥7,763) | ¥11,573 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,410 Afghani (¥3,480) | ¥4,112 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,312 Afghani (¥29,332) | ¥63,696 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (¥9,852) | ¥16,934 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 263 Afghani (¥380) | ¥730 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,567 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,583 Afghani (¥2,285) | ¥5,970 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,690 Afghani (¥2,441) | ¥3,940 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (¥3,001) | ¥8,357 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,698 Afghani (¥3,896) | ¥12,795 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (¥2,852,008) | ¥2,848,210 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (¥65) | ¥147 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (¥5,054) | ¥12,471 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (¥642) | ¥1,279 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (¥470) | ¥1,179 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,268 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (¥376) | ¥643 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (¥389) | ¥726 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (¥388) | ¥490 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (¥111) | ¥144 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (¥218) | ¥208 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (¥411) | ¥2,754 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (¥722) | ¥4,233 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (¥404) | ¥3,266 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,578 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (¥1,444) | ¥8,596 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (¥374) | ¥947 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (¥359) | ¥488 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (¥722) | ¥533 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,874 Afghani (¥17,147) | ¥56,871 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (¥7) | ¥57 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (¥1,949) | ¥9,818 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (¥235) | ¥464 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,851 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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