- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (36 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (26 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (25 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (5.92 Dirham) | 4.89 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (33 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (3.14 Dirham) | 4.65 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (48 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (270 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (6 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (4.98 Dirham) | 5.26 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (5,614 Dirham) | 6,421 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (2,833 Dirham) | 3,476 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (489 Dirham) | 750 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (4,270 Dirham) | 4,607 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (2,373 Dirham) | 2,867 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (681 Dirham) | 457 Dirham | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (267 Dirham) | 211 Dirham | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (3,006 Dirham) | 3,762 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (865 Dirham) | 842 Dirham | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (33 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 64 Dirham | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (228 Dirham) | 447 Dirham | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (247 Dirham) | 373 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (263 Dirham) | 737 Dirham | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (293 Dirham) | 793 Dirham | - 63% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 46% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (250,359 Dirham) | 208,157 Dirham | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (5.65 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (444 Dirham) | 173 Dirham | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 4% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (56 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (41 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 239 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (33 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (34 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (34 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (19 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (36 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (63 Dirham) | 204 Dirham | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (35 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 306 Dirham | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (127 Dirham) | 270 Dirham | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (33 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (32 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (63 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (887 Dirham) | 5,716 Dirham | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (0.63 Dirham) | 1.82 Dirham | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (171 Dirham) | 293 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (21 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,498 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco
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