Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (Dinar 4.620) | Dinar 5.443 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (Dinar 1.832) | Dinar 2.676 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (Dinar 0.571) | Dinar 1.128 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (Dinar 0.941) | Dinar 1.712 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (Dinar 0.364) | Dinar 0.598 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (Dinar 1.449) | Dinar 3.578 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (Dinar 0.697) | Dinar 1.399 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (Dinar 0.240) | Dinar 0.577 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dinar 2.161) | Dinar 3.715 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (Dinar 13) | Dinar 16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (Dinar 0.518) | Dinar 1.134 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (Dinar 0.309) | Dinar 0.286 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 49% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (Dinar 159) | Dinar 646 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (Dinar 98) | Dinar 358 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (Dinar 53) | Dinar 56 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (Dinar 157) | Dinar 485 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (Dinar 94) | Dinar 236 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (Dinar 60) | Dinar 29 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (Dinar 125) | Dinar 16 | + 684% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (Dinar 179) | Dinar 172 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dinar 53) | Dinar 103 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (Dinar 2.286) | Dinar 5.986 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (Dinar 13) | Dinar 49 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (Dinar 18) | Dinar 54 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (Dinar 22) | Dinar 62 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (Dinar 26) | Dinar 59 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (Dinar 14,221) | Dinar 21,803 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (Dinar 0.569) | Dinar 1.046 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dinar 16) | Dinar 29 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (Dinar 0.392) | Dinar 2.699 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Dinar 3.135) | Dinar 8 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 1.959) | Dinar 5.838 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dinar 1.508) | Dinar 2.893 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Dinar 2.273) | Dinar 3.658 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.627) | Dinar 1.811 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dinar 0.705) | Dinar 2.135 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Dinar 2.743) | Dinar 7 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (Dinar 4.219) | Dinar 32 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (Dinar 3.435) | Dinar 19 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 41 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (Dinar 16) | Dinar 49 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (Dinar 5.308) | Dinar 6 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (Dinar 1.483) | Dinar 3.742 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Dinar 1.570) | Dinar 5.588 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (Dinar 235) | Dinar 273 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (Dinar 0.021) | Dinar 0.100 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (Dinar 17) | Dinar 52 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (Dinar 2.142) | Dinar 2.574 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 711 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00784
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Jordan
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