Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Dinar 1.467) | Dinar 11 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Dinar 2.933) | Dinar 6 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Dinar 1.271) | Dinar 3.150 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Dinar 0.391) | Dinar 1.211 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 1.749 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Dinar 0.244) | Dinar 0.526 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Dinar 0.733) | Dinar 3.617 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Dinar 0.489) | Dinar 1.375 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dinar 0.293) | Dinar 0.587 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dinar 2.696) | Dinar 2.909 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dinar 12) | Dinar 14 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Dinar 1.173) | Dinar 1.250 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.275 | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dinar 761 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Dinar 350 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 49) | Dinar 140 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 98) | Dinar 450 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 98) | Dinar 250 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 29 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (Dinar 333) | Dinar 53 | + 524% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dinar 67) | Dinar 103 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.986 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.000 | - | |
Clothes | - 73% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 4.889) | Dinar 70 | - 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dinar 7) | Dinar 24 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 49) | Dinar 50 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 15) | Dinar 69 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 24,304 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Dinar 0.759) | Dinar 0.950 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 39 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Dinar 0.678) | Dinar 4.246 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Dinar 3.911) | Dinar 8 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 2.444) | Dinar 5.838 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 3.750 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Dinar 2.835) | Dinar 4.208 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.782) | Dinar 1.811 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dinar 0.880) | Dinar 2.312 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Dinar 3.422) | Dinar 9 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Afghanistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 50 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 19 | - | |
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 | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.742 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Dinar 1.959) | Dinar 4.602 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dinar 273 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Dinar 0.035) | Dinar 0.091 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 10) | Dinar 50 | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Dinar 1.955) | Dinar 3.116 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Jordan
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