- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (37 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (30 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (24 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (11 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (5.39 Dirham) | 5.24 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (3.22 Dirham) | 4.68 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (38 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (276 Dirham) | 82 Dirham | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (6 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (4.81 Dirham) | 5.39 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (5,210 Dirham) | 6,355 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (2,580 Dirham) | 3,360 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (871 Dirham) | 775 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (3,045 Dirham) | 4,530 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (2,104 Dirham) | 2,955 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (834 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (678 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (4,714 Dirham) | 4,097 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (1,317 Dirham) | 1,066 Dirham | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (32 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 71 Dirham | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (252 Dirham) | 444 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (264 Dirham) | 358 Dirham | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (276 Dirham) | 783 Dirham | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (293 Dirham) | 725 Dirham | - 60% | |
| 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 (248,359 Dirham) | 209,879 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (5.33 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (440 Dirham) | 162 Dirham | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (51 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (37 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 229 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (26 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (15 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (37 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (89 Dirham) | 207 Dirham | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 108 Dirham | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 315 Dirham | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (158 Dirham) | 279 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (67 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (25 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (44 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (3,195 Dirham) | 6,476 Dirham | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.68 Dirham | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (157 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (19 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,549 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12575
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Morocco
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