Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (904 KZT) | 2,827 KZT | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (1,808 KZT) | 2,610 KZT | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (783 KZT) | 1,073 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (241 KZT) | 549 KZT | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (651 KZT) | 835 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (151 KZT) | 1,018 KZT | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (452 KZT) | 2,431 KZT | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (301 KZT) | 501 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (181 KZT) | 187 KZT | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (1,662 KZT) | 414 KZT | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (7,531 KZT) | 3,984 KZT | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (723 KZT) | 746 KZT | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 229 KZT | - | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 409,895 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 296,636 KZT | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (30,126 KZT) | 44,686 KZT | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (60,252 KZT) | 306,075 KZT | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (60,252 KZT) | 200,702 KZT | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (12,050 KZT) | 50,941 KZT | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (9,038 KZT) | 4,904 KZT | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (90,377 KZT) | 211,570 KZT | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (41,079 KZT) | 39,588 KZT | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (6,025 KZT) | 7,655 KZT | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,037 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (3,013 KZT) | 31,410 KZT | - 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (4,218 KZT) | 20,214 KZT | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (30,126 KZT) | 49,752 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (9,038 KZT) | 59,702 KZT | - 85% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 52% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,187,610 KZT | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (468 KZT) | 218 KZT | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (12,378 KZT) | 4,247 KZT | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (418 KZT) | 1,984 KZT | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (2,410 KZT) | 5,029 KZT | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 5,611 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,506 KZT) | 1,065 KZT | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (1,159 KZT) | 1,716 KZT | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (1,747 KZT) | 1,871 KZT | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (482 KZT) | 1,056 KZT | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (542 KZT) | 711 KZT | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (2,109 KZT) | 4,928 KZT | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 10,852 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,902 KZT | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 20,047 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 19,672 KZT | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (5,423 KZT) | 2,828 KZT | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (4,820 KZT) | 1,453 KZT | + 232% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (1,207 KZT) | 1,055 KZT | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 430,248 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (22 KZT) | 58 KZT | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (6,025 KZT) | 10,470 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (1,205 KZT) | 808 KZT | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 485 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
6.025
KZT
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Kazakhstan
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