Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (99 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (68 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (27 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (5.32 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (21 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (3.51 Dirham) | 5.29 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (32 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (183 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (4.51 Dirham) | 5.84 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (2,327 Dirham) | 6,995 Dirham | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (1,427 Dirham) | 4,365 Dirham | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (776 Dirham) | 504 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (2,291 Dirham) | 4,928 Dirham | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (1,375 Dirham) | 2,926 Dirham | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (882 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (938 Dirham) | 222 Dirham | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (2,619 Dirham) | 3,128 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (781 Dirham) | 1,560 Dirham | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (33 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45 Dirham | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (191 Dirham) | 347 Dirham | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (267 Dirham) | 445 Dirham | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (317 Dirham) | 861 Dirham | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (378 Dirham) | 787 Dirham | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (207,864 Dirham) | 213,148 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (235 Dirham) | 230 Dirham | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 25 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (41 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 210 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (59 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (22 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (7 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (14 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (28 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (62 Dirham) | 166 Dirham | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (50 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (141 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (228 Dirham) | 377 Dirham | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (78 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (22 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (23 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (3,441 Dirham) | 3,628 Dirham | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.30 Dirham) | 1.30 Dirham | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (249 Dirham) | 432 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 478 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco
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