Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (₨577) | ₨853 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (₨1,154) | ₨1,049 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (₨500) | ₨492 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (₨154) | ₨185 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (₨415) | ₨314 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (₨96) | ₨168 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (₨288) | ₨1,416 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨192) | ₨317 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (₨115) | ₨97 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨1,061) | ₨506 | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (₨4,808) | ₨2,654 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (₨462) | ₨204 | + 127% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨193 | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨152,835 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨91,231 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (₨19,232) | ₨33,939 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (₨38,463) | ₨75,769 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (₨38,463) | ₨53,656 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (₨7,693) | ₨20,047 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (₨5,770) | ₨2,152 | + 168% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (₨130,889) | ₨60,264 | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨26,224) | ₨26,966 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (₨3,846) | ₨1,409 | + 173% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,151 | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (₨1,923) | ₨4,450 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (₨2,692) | ₨8,668 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (₨19,232) | ₨18,609 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (₨5,770) | ₨7,339 | - 21% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,426,660 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (₨299) | ₨277 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨7,902) | ₨3,424 | + 131% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (₨267) | ₨606 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (₨1,539) | ₨998 | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,526 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (₨962) | ₨851 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₨740) | ₨669 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (₨1,115) | ₨526 | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨308) | ₨209 | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (₨346) | ₨282 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (₨1,346) | ₨2,238 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,608 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,829 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨5,580 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨6,757 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (₨3,462) | ₨2,441 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (₨3,077) | ₨794 | + 287% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₨771) | ₨706 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨72,434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (₨14) | ₨3.61 | + 284% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (₨3,846) | ₨2,832 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (₨769) | ₨441 | + 75% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,507 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan
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