Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (21 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (42 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (18 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (5.54 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (15 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (3.46 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (7 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (4.16 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (38 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (173 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (17 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 5.72 Dirham | - | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 8,838 Dirham | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,957 Dirham | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (693 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,386 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,386 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (277 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (208 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (4,716 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (945 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (139 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 88 Dirham | - | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (69 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (97 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (693 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (208 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | - 77% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 253,554 Dirham | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (11 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (285 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (55 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 300 Dirham | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (35 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (27 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (40 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (11 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (12 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (49 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Afghanistan | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 192 Dirham | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 110 Dirham | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 446 Dirham | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 463 Dirham | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (125 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (111 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 244% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (28 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,352 Dirham | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.50 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (139 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (28 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 498 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Morocco
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