Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (₨1,891) | ₨519 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (₨1,288) | ₨742 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (₨511) | ₨215 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (₨159) | ₨119 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (₨262) | ₨168 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (₨102) | ₨102 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (₨404) | ₨658 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (₨194) | ₨194 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (₨67) | ₨51 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (₨603) | ₨220 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (₨3,497) | ₨2,141 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (₨144) | ₨170 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (₨86) | ₨77 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (₨44,404) | ₨65,360 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (₨27,229) | ₨44,450 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (₨14,801) | ₨14,918 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (₨43,714) | ₨47,849 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (₨26,228) | ₨35,800 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (₨16,823) | ₨10,123 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (₨17,887) | ₨2,270 | + 688% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (₨49,971) | ₨53,975 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (₨14,902) | ₨18,356 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (₨637) | ₨851 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (₨3,648) | ₨4,868 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (₨5,085) | ₨7,670 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (₨6,049) | ₨17,357 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (₨7,203) | ₨8,106 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (₨3,965,668) | ₨5,697,890 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (₨162) | ₨146 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (₨4,490) | ₨4,073 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (₨785) | ₨572 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (₨1,126) | ₨1,267 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (₨420) | ₨575 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (₨589) | ₨371 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (₨133) | ₨352 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (₨260) | ₨116 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (₨541) | ₨681 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Afghanistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (₨1,177) | ₨2,016 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (₨958) | ₨1,908 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (₨2,690) | ₨2,708 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (₨4,356) | ₨4,907 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (₨1,480) | ₨1,025 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (₨414) | ₨469 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (₨438) | ₨513 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (₨65,645) | ₨107,118 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (₨5.79) | ₨4.02 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (₨4,752) | ₨4,729 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (₨597) | ₨237 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,009 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan
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