- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | 296 Afghani (¥440) | ¥1,054 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (¥355) | ¥698 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (¥286) | ¥436 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (¥93) | ¥205 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (¥128) | ¥285 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (¥64) | ¥777 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (¥365) | ¥910 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 Afghani (¥99) | ¥697 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (¥38) | ¥414 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (¥447) | ¥265 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (¥3,262) | ¥1,538 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (¥73) | ¥203 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (¥57) | ¥198 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (¥61,681) | ¥231,808 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (¥30,539) | ¥125,591 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (¥10,309) | ¥21,159 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (¥36,053) | ¥113,754 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (¥24,913) | ¥74,885 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (¥9,877) | ¥12,611 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (¥8,028) | ¥4,134 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (¥55,803) | ¥55,558 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (¥15,591) | ¥16,830 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (¥377) | ¥693 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (¥2,977) | ¥6,829 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (¥3,126) | ¥4,215 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (¥3,262) | ¥8,321 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (¥3,465) | ¥13,972 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (¥2,940,226) | ¥2,590,890 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (¥63) | ¥145 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (¥5,211) | ¥11,257 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (¥603) | ¥1,278 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (¥433) | ¥1,016 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (¥306) | ¥630 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (¥373) | ¥707 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (¥362) | ¥455 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (¥111) | ¥137 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (¥182) | ¥217 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (¥438) | ¥2,939 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (¥1,048) | ¥4,035 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (¥370) | ¥3,358 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (¥1,866) | ¥7,899 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (¥795) | ¥880 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (¥296) | ¥491 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (¥521) | ¥560 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (¥10,421) | ¥49,094 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (¥1,861) | ¥10,296 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (¥221) | ¥468 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,011 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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