Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 3.690 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (Dinar 1.180) | Dinar 2.302 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (Dinar 0.511) | Dinar 0.961 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (Dinar 0.157) | Dinar 0.559 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (Dinar 0.425) | Dinar 1.142 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (Dinar 0.098) | Dinar 0.602 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (Dinar 0.295) | Dinar 0.788 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (Dinar 0.197) | Dinar 0.726 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Dinar 0.118) | Dinar 0.508 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Dinar 1.084) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Dinar 4.915) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (Dinar 0.472) | Dinar 0.629 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.232 | - | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dinar 615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Dinar 414 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 304 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 39) | Dinar 339 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Dinar 39) | Dinar 524 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 143 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 5.898) | Dinar 9 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (Dinar 59) | Dinar 94 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Dinar 27) | Dinar 32 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 3.932) | Dinar 2.926 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 2.277 | - | |
| Clothes | - 80% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 80% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (Dinar 1.966) | Dinar 15 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Dinar 2.752) | Dinar 19 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (Dinar 20) | Dinar 27 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (Dinar 5.898) | Dinar 33 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 5,965 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (Dinar 0.305) | Dinar 0.108 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (Dinar 0.273) | Dinar 2.304 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (Dinar 1.573) | Dinar 8 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 22 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Dinar 0.983) | Dinar 2.674 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (Dinar 0.756) | Dinar 1.518 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (Dinar 1.140) | Dinar 1.551 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Dinar 0.315) | Dinar 1.002 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Dinar 0.354) | Dinar 1.630 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (Dinar 1.376) | Dinar 4.670 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Afghanistan | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 20 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Dinar 3.539) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (Dinar 3.145) | Dinar 1.690 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (Dinar 0.788) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dinar 135 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (Dinar 0.014) | Dinar 0.041 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (Dinar 3.932) | Dinar 27 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (Dinar 0.786) | Dinar 1.026 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 47% cheaper than in Kuwait
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