Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Afghanistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (182 Leu) | 143 Leu | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (124 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (49 Leu) | 42 Leu | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (15 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (25 Leu) | 38 Leu | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (10 Leu) | 31 Leu | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (39 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (19 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (6 Leu) | 11 Leu | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (58 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (336 Leu) | 130 Leu | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (14 Leu) | 25 Leu | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (8 Leu) | 4.73 Leu | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 112% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Afghanistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (4,270 Leu) | 10,807 Leu | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (2,618 Leu) | 5,806 Leu | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (1,423 Leu) | 2,763 Leu | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (4,204 Leu) | 5,901 Leu | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (2,522 Leu) | 5,344 Leu | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (1,618 Leu) | 1,433 Leu | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (3,363 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 2148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (4,805 Leu) | 4,753 Leu | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (1,433 Leu) | 1,846 Leu | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (61 Leu) | 227 Leu | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 150 Leu | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| Afghanistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (351 Leu) | 829 Leu | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (489 Leu) | 427 Leu | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (582 Leu) | 1,261 Leu | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (693 Leu) | 1,149 Leu | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Afghanistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (381,351 Leu) | 300,000 Leu | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (15 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (432 Leu) | 337 Leu | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| Afghanistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (11 Leu) | 91 Leu | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (84 Leu) | 140 Leu | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 277 Leu | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (53 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (40 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (61 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (17 Leu) | 25 Leu | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (19 Leu) | 39 Leu | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (74 Leu) | 113 Leu | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| Afghanistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (113 Leu) | 328 Leu | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (92 Leu) | 190 Leu | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 236 Leu | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (419 Leu) | 549 Leu | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (142 Leu) | 114 Leu | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (40 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (42 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (6,313 Leu) | 11,946 Leu | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.56 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (457 Leu) | 1,186 Leu | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (57 Leu) | 41 Leu | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% more expensive than in Moldova
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