Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Shilling181) | Shilling421 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Shilling814) | Shilling699 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Shilling416) | Shilling476 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Shilling145) | Shilling120 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Shilling174) | Shilling253 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Shilling72) | Shilling86 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Shilling905) | Shilling876 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Shilling181) | Shilling283 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Shilling54) | Shilling104 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Shilling499) | Shilling261 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Shilling2,262) | Shilling1,499 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Shilling109) | Shilling186 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Shilling23) | Shilling47 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Shilling217,897) | Shilling110,395 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Shilling31,671) | Shilling64,425 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Shilling3,620) | Shilling7,518 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Shilling18,098) | Shilling50,260 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Shilling18,098) | Shilling35,114 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Shilling3,620) | Shilling4,983 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Shilling2,715) | Shilling2,867 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Shilling46,746) | Shilling34,103 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Shilling12,339) | Shilling15,411 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Shilling1,810) | Shilling1,209 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Shilling550 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Shilling2,172) | Shilling6,708 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Shilling1,267) | Shilling2,827 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (Shilling6,334) | Shilling5,482 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Shilling5,429) | Shilling5,561 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Shilling2,623,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Shilling127) | Shilling195 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Shilling3,718) | Shilling4,001 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Shilling652) | Shilling321 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Shilling217) | Shilling414 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Shilling2,315 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Shilling452) | Shilling1,000 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Shilling905) | Shilling250 | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Shilling398) | Shilling300 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Shilling145) | Shilling223 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Shilling163) | Shilling167 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Shilling452) | Shilling884 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Shilling543) | Shilling2,476 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Shilling1,592 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling2,730 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Shilling4,515 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Shilling1,629) | Shilling748 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Shilling217) | Shilling315 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Shilling367 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Shilling80,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Shilling5.43) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Shilling2,715) | Shilling4,894 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Shilling633) | Shilling296 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.810
KES
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Kenya
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