Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (¥639) | ¥941 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (¥577) | ¥695 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (¥216) | ¥426 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (¥100) | ¥203 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (¥106) | ¥244 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (¥61) | ¥653 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (¥340) | ¥888 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (¥68) | ¥792 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (¥39) | ¥389 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥306 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (¥3,180) | ¥1,351 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (¥113) | ¥185 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (¥72) | ¥246 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (¥62,013) | ¥295,978 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (¥40,415) | ¥169,167 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (¥10,524) | ¥25,258 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (¥42,930) | ¥144,655 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (¥33,941) | ¥80,593 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (¥7,799) | ¥13,235 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (¥6,359) | ¥4,060 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (¥35,467) | ¥55,604 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (¥13,498) | ¥10,692 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (¥952) | ¥778 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (¥409) | ¥2,599 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (¥1,760) | ¥6,849 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (¥4,852) | ¥4,780 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (¥5,165) | ¥8,249 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (¥3,395) | ¥12,511 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (¥1,122,825) | ¥2,585,890 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (¥50) | ¥135 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (¥3,258) | ¥10,445 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (¥204) | ¥1,225 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (¥614) | ¥1,626 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (¥726) | ¥812 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (¥218) | ¥655 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (¥476) | ¥501 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (¥108) | ¥170 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (¥192) | ¥229 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (¥372) | ¥2,983 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (¥1,060) | ¥3,633 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (¥724) | ¥3,657 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (¥2,043) | ¥12,969 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (¥3,132) | ¥6,422 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (¥1,235) | ¥1,122 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (¥272) | ¥445 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (¥681) | ¥556 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (¥38,265) | ¥52,544 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (¥5) | ¥40 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (¥11,425) | ¥9,497 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (¥232) | ¥525 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 873 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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