- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 379 Afghani (¥584) | ¥1,023 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 294 Afghani (¥453) | ¥664 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 223 Afghani (¥343) | ¥508 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (¥114) | ¥209 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 Afghani (¥128) | ¥313 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 73 Afghani (¥112) | ¥840 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 202 Afghani (¥311) | ¥993 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 Afghani (¥135) | ¥737 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 Afghani (¥52) | ¥374 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥281 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,549 Afghani (¥3,926) | ¥1,567 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 Afghani (¥82) | ¥199 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 Afghani (¥56) | ¥219 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 43,686 Afghani (¥67,283) | ¥236,807 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,128 Afghani (¥40,240) | ¥145,771 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,418 Afghani (¥14,505) | ¥19,576 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 74,318 Afghani (¥114,461) | ¥131,782 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,825 Afghani (¥22,833) | ¥96,756 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,945 Afghani (¥9,155) | ¥13,322 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,241 Afghani (¥14,232) | ¥4,129 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 45,826 Afghani (¥70,579) | ¥57,750 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,533 Afghani (¥19,302) | ¥16,804 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 309 Afghani (¥476) | ¥789 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,771 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,586 Afghani (¥11,684) | ¥7,450 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,419 Afghani (¥3,726) | ¥3,966 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,722 Afghani (¥2,653) | ¥8,369 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,145 Afghani (¥4,843) | ¥12,345 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,665,030 Afghani (¥2,564,384) | ¥2,446,840 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 Afghani (¥66) | ¥134 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,375 Afghani (¥5,198) | ¥9,514 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152 Afghani (¥234) | ¥1,139 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 288 Afghani (¥443) | ¥998 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,785 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 154 Afghani (¥237) | ¥462 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 345 Afghani (¥531) | ¥616 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 268 Afghani (¥413) | ¥489 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 Afghani (¥113) | ¥116 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 Afghani (¥192) | ¥242 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 318 Afghani (¥490) | ¥3,584 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 676 Afghani (¥1,041) | ¥4,556 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Afghani (¥335) | ¥3,469 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Afghani (¥770) | ¥10,390 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,335 Afghani (¥2,056) | ¥7,389 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Afghani (¥1,540) | ¥959 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 234 Afghani (¥360) | ¥465 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (¥539) | ¥561 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 26,367 Afghani (¥40,609) | ¥53,175 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,807 Afghani (¥4,323) | ¥10,820 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 134 Afghani (¥207) | ¥527 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,520 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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