Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (¥1,264) | ¥1,145 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (¥861) | ¥719 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (¥341) | ¥437 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (¥107) | ¥211 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (¥175) | ¥282 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (¥68) | ¥815 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (¥270) | ¥951 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (¥130) | ¥984 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (¥45) | ¥421 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (¥403) | ¥268 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (¥2,337) | ¥1,770 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (¥96) | ¥217 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (¥58) | ¥225 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (¥29,678) | ¥194,768 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (¥18,199) | ¥126,641 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (¥9,893) | ¥21,178 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (¥29,217) | ¥142,258 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (¥17,530) | ¥80,836 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (¥11,244) | ¥13,643 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (¥11,955) | ¥3,988 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (¥33,399) | ¥59,521 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (¥9,960) | ¥17,809 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (¥426) | ¥665 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (¥2,438) | ¥7,941 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (¥3,399) | ¥4,162 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (¥4,043) | ¥7,471 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (¥4,814) | ¥15,388 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (¥2,650,547) | ¥2,576,380 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (¥108) | ¥161 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (¥3,001) | ¥16,725 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (¥525) | ¥1,955 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (¥752) | ¥2,205 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (¥281) | ¥648 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (¥394) | ¥409 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (¥89) | ¥143 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (¥174) | ¥184 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (¥361) | ¥3,583 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (¥786) | ¥4,280 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (¥640) | ¥3,593 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (¥1,798) | ¥20,657 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (¥2,912) | ¥6,242 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (¥989) | ¥1,034 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (¥276) | ¥533 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (¥293) | ¥526 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (¥43,875) | ¥58,872 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (¥4) | ¥41 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (¥3,176) | ¥11,178 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (¥399) | ¥554 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 689 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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