Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Luxembourg
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 66% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Afghanistan | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 464 Afghani (€3.87) | €18 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 437 Afghani (€3.65) | €10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 211 Afghani (€1.76) | €5.03 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (€0.62) | €1.26 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 109 Afghani (€0.91) | €4.20 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (€0.36) | €2.77 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 Afghani (€1.94) | €8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56 Afghani (€0.47) | €2.53 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 Afghani (€0.27) | €1.85 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€2.30) | €1.22 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€13) | €10 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (€0.64) | €1.75 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Afghani (€0.42) | €2.14 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 82% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Afghanistan | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,545 Afghani (€238) | €2,767 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,479 Afghani (€146) | €2,216 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,431 Afghani (€54) | €213 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,479 Afghani (€188) | €1,506 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,078 Afghani (€92) | €1,210 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,247 Afghani (€52) | €256 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,694 Afghani (€22) | €49 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 18,847 Afghani (€157) | €482 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€57) | €149 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€2.43) | €12 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Afghanistan | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€14) | €93 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€19) | €37 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€23) | €101 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€28) | €137 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Afghanistan | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€15,145) | €21,687 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 54 Afghani (€0.45) | €1.17 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€17) | €54 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Afghanistan | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (€3.00) | €3.36 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €46 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (€4.30) | €4.55 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€1.61) | €3.18 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (€2.25) | €3.44 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (€0.51) | €2.55 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (€0.99) | €1.73 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (€2.06) | €27 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Afghanistan | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€4.49) | €36 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€3.66) | €23 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (€10) | €250 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€17) | €70 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€5.65) | €22 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€1.58) | €3.50 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€1.67) | €4.76 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€251) | €519 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.02) | €0.24 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 331 Afghani (€2.76) | €5.30 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 377 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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