Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (794 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (1,588 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (688 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (212 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (572 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (132 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (397 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (265 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (159 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (1,460 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (6,616 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (635 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 615 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,087,280 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 480,899 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (26,463 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (52,926 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (52,926 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (10,585 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (7,939 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (79,390 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (36,085 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (5,293 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (2,646 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (3,705 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (26,463 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (7,939 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (411 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (10,873 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (367 ₦) | 383 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (2,117 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (1,323 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (1,018 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (1,535 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (423 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (476 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (1,852 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Afghanistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,546 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (4,763 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (4,234 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (1,060 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (19 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (5,293 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (1,059 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria
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