- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (₨535) | ₨557 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (₨382) | ₨619 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (₨363) | ₨219 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (₨116) | ₨108 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (₨162) | ₨122 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (₨87) | ₨79 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (₨483) | ₨613 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (₨129) | ₨156 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (₨46) | ₨39 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (₨706) | ₨283 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (₨3,960) | ₨2,980 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (₨91) | ₨116 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₨73) | ₨57 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (₨82,431) | ₨56,589 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (₨41,598) | ₨35,418 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (₨7,181) | ₨8,319 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (₨62,694) | ₨46,212 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (₨34,845) | ₨29,470 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (₨10,006) | ₨6,959 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (₨3,922) | ₨2,729 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (₨44,134) | ₨41,526 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (₨12,698) | ₨11,677 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (₨487) | ₨499 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (₨3,353) | ₨2,663 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (₨3,631) | ₨4,551 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (₨3,868) | ₨6,644 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (₨4,303) | ₨6,006 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (₨3,675,861) | ₨2,115,150 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (₨83) | ₨92 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₨6,514) | ₨2,561 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (₨827) | ₨241 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (₨605) | ₨748 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (₨484) | ₨445 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₨501) | ₨320 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₨500) | ₨365 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (₨144) | ₨158 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (₨281) | ₨112 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (₨530) | ₨589 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (₨931) | ₨1,589 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (₨520) | ₨1,181 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (₨1,861) | ₨3,176 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (₨482) | ₨1,228 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (₨463) | ₨389 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨931) | ₨548 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (₨13,028) | ₨57,145 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (₨9) | ₨52 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (₨2,512) | ₨3,979 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (₨303) | ₨281 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,535 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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