Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Shilling326) | Shilling1,059 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Shilling652) | Shilling882 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Shilling283) | Shilling481 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Shilling87) | Shilling142 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Shilling235) | Shilling271 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Shilling54) | Shilling100 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Shilling163) | Shilling502 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Shilling109) | Shilling198 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Shilling65) | Shilling92 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Shilling599) | Shilling242 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Shilling2,717) | Shilling1,265 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Shilling261) | Shilling201 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Shilling111 | - | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Shilling196,139 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Shilling128,896 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Shilling10,868) | Shilling8,579 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Shilling21,736) | Shilling97,620 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Shilling21,736) | Shilling23,400 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Shilling4,347) | Shilling8,455 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Shilling3,260) | Shilling5,873 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (Shilling73,968) | Shilling43,137 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Shilling14,820) | Shilling23,937 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Shilling2,174) | Shilling700 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Shilling1,087) | Shilling7,496 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Shilling1,522) | Shilling2,759 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Shilling10,868) | Shilling17,508 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Shilling3,260) | Shilling8,255 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Shilling1,786,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Shilling169) | Shilling193 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Shilling4,465) | Shilling5,266 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Shilling151) | Shilling178 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Shilling869) | Shilling320 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Shilling4,026 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Shilling543) | Shilling333 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Shilling418) | Shilling308 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Shilling630) | Shilling439 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Shilling174) | Shilling100 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Shilling196) | Shilling122 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Shilling761) | Shilling1,306 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Shilling3,290 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Shilling1,744 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling1,600 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Shilling5,898 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Shilling1,956) | Shilling906 | + 116% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Shilling1,739) | Shilling234 | + 642% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Shilling435) | Shilling260 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Shilling26,546 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Shilling8) | Shilling4.09 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Shilling2,174) | Shilling6,759 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Shilling435) | Shilling304 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Kenya
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