Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (€5.09) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (€4.60) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 152 Afghani (€1.65) | €5.39 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.79) | €1.76 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (€0.85) | €4.28 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Afghani (€0.54) | €3.86 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (€2.71) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.55) | €3.88 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (€0.31) | €3.00 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.98 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (€25) | €12 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (€0.91) | €2.27 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 62 Afghani (€0.68) | €2.22 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,703 Afghani (€496) | €2,347 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,743 Afghani (€323) | €1,935 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,182 Afghani (€89) | €207 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,695 Afghani (€344) | €1,447 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (€270) | €1,182 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,909 Afghani (€75) | €150 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,739 Afghani (€51) | €44 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (€277) | €581 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,112 Afghani (€110) | €260 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 734 Afghani (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (€3.26) | €17 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,653 Afghani (€18) | €94 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Afghani (€65) | €39 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,192 Afghani (€56) | €110 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,491 Afghani (€38) | €214 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (€8,947) | €22,360 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (€0.46) | €1.18 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 Afghani (€33) | €26 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (€1.63) | €10 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.34) | €2.00 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €48 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (€5.79) | €5.00 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (€1.73) | €3.75 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 351 Afghani (€3.81) | €4.30 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 109 Afghani (€1.19) | €2.98 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 Afghani (€1.19) | €2.78 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 Afghani (€3.01) | €27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (€8) | €52 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (€5.77) | €18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (€16) | €155 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,167 Afghani (€24) | €92 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (€2.17) | €4.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (€5.43) | €4.77 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (€305) | €680 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.28 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (€91) | €33 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (€1.85) | €8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 501 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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