Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (53 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (48 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (18 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (9 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (5.12 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (28 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (5.68 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (3.22 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 23 Dirham | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (266 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (5.99 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (5,182 Dirham) | 7,781 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (3,377 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (879 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (3,588 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (2,836 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (652 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (531 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (2,964 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (1,128 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (80 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (34 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (147 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (405 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (432 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (284 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (93,833 Dirham) | 205,329 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (4.18 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (272 Dirham) | 183 Dirham | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (17 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (51 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 197 Dirham | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (61 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (18 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (40 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (9 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (16 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (31 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (89 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (61 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (171 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (262 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (103 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (23 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (57 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (3,198 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.40 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (955 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (19 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 970 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Morocco
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