Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (Dinar 2.834) | Dinar 9 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (Dinar 3.624) | Dinar 5.029 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (Dinar 1.326) | Dinar 2.302 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (Dinar 0.647) | Dinar 1.029 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (Dinar 0.868) | Dinar 1.692 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (Dinar 0.374) | Dinar 0.532 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (Dinar 1.198) | Dinar 3.573 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (Dinar 0.478) | Dinar 1.161 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (Dinar 0.231) | Dinar 0.694 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (Dinar 2.735) | Dinar 3.008 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 15 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 1.088 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (Dinar 0.279) | Dinar 0.378 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (Dinar 399) | Dinar 540 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (Dinar 323) | Dinar 359 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (Dinar 37) | Dinar 76 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (Dinar 484) | Dinar 349 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (Dinar 254) | Dinar 205 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 46) | Dinar 49 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (Dinar 54) | Dinar 15 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (Dinar 149) | Dinar 228 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (Dinar 42) | Dinar 60 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (Dinar 2.688) | Dinar 4.752 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.798 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (Dinar 10) | Dinar 61 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (Dinar 24) | Dinar 48 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (Dinar 26) | Dinar 78 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (Dinar 28) | Dinar 63 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (Dinar 4,428) | Dinar 18,759 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (Dinar 0.432) | Dinar 0.916 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (Dinar 32) | Dinar 34 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (Dinar 1.384) | Dinar 4.146 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 2.306) | Dinar 7 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (Dinar 1.152) | Dinar 7 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (Dinar 1.153) | Dinar 2.914 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (Dinar 2.538) | Dinar 3.173 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.737) | Dinar 1.295 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (Dinar 0.923) | Dinar 2.335 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (Dinar 1.384) | Dinar 6 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 29 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (Dinar 4.292) | Dinar 15 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 37 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (Dinar 15) | Dinar 36 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (Dinar 2.390) | Dinar 7 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (Dinar 4.146) | Dinar 2.576 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 4.613) | Dinar 5.470 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (Dinar 331) | Dinar 426 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (Dinar 0.046) | Dinar 0.047 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (Dinar 75) | Dinar 67 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (Dinar 1.062) | Dinar 2.326 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 705 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00923
JOD
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Jordan
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