Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (¥437) | ¥1,041 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (¥558) | ¥713 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (¥204) | ¥467 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (¥100) | ¥215 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (¥134) | ¥287 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (¥58) | ¥484 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (¥185) | ¥1,246 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (¥74) | ¥610 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (¥36) | ¥381 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (¥421) | ¥267 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (¥3,024) | ¥1,801 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (¥91) | ¥223 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (¥43) | ¥242 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (¥61,424) | ¥193,680 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (¥49,760) | ¥112,128 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (¥5,688) | ¥15,296 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (¥74,590) | ¥127,930 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (¥39,076) | ¥84,445 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (¥7,106) | ¥11,742 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (¥8,345) | ¥3,714 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (¥22,896) | ¥37,069 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (¥6,396) | ¥10,892 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (¥414) | ¥749 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (¥1,607) | ¥6,528 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (¥3,651) | ¥4,644 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (¥3,944) | ¥7,956 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (¥4,368) | ¥13,013 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (¥682,199) | ¥2,936,380 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (¥67) | ¥143 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (¥4,974) | ¥9,633 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (¥213) | ¥1,406 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (¥355) | ¥929 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (¥177) | ¥554 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (¥178) | ¥669 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (¥391) | ¥525 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (¥114) | ¥218 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (¥142) | ¥251 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (¥213) | ¥2,654 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (¥1,278) | ¥3,633 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (¥661) | ¥3,165 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (¥2,381) | ¥6,734 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (¥368) | ¥809 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (¥639) | ¥511 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (¥711) | ¥509 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (¥51,060) | ¥46,875 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (¥7) | ¥26 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (¥11,535) | ¥8,766 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (¥164) | ¥477 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,455 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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