Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (¥241) | ¥1,028 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (¥481) | ¥723 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (¥209) | ¥519 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (¥64) | ¥197 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (¥173) | ¥316 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (¥40) | ¥629 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (¥120) | ¥962 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (¥80) | ¥902 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (¥48) | ¥574 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (¥442) | ¥285 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (¥2,005) | ¥1,208 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (¥192) | ¥184 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥206 | - | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥326,267 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥171,772 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (¥8,019) | ¥28,488 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (¥16,039) | ¥157,603 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (¥16,039) | ¥82,713 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (¥3,208) | ¥24,082 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (¥2,406) | ¥4,699 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (¥24,058) | ¥47,482 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (¥10,935) | ¥32,093 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (¥1,604) | ¥1,313 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | - 73% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (¥802) | ¥6,136 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (¥1,123) | ¥5,199 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (¥8,019) | ¥8,989 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (¥2,406) | ¥13,588 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (¥125) | ¥165 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (¥3,295) | ¥10,143 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (¥111) | ¥2,497 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (¥642) | ¥1,967 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (¥401) | ¥650 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (¥309) | ¥938 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (¥465) | ¥702 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (¥128) | ¥218 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (¥144) | ¥216 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (¥561) | ¥3,927 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,141 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,993 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (¥1,444) | ¥984 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (¥1,283) | ¥472 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (¥321) | ¥575 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (¥6) | ¥52 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (¥1,604) | ¥9,280 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (¥321) | ¥592 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 811 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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