Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (₨616) | ₨609 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (₨788) | ₨658 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (₨288) | ₨250 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (₨141) | ₨111 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (₨189) | ₨122 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (₨81) | ₨115 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (₨260) | ₨513 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (₨104) | ₨182 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (₨50) | ₨47 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (₨594) | ₨366 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (₨4,267) | ₨2,635 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (₨128) | ₨127 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (₨61) | ₨56 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (₨86,659) | ₨56,028 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (₨70,203) | ₨37,189 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (₨8,025) | ₨9,197 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (₨105,234) | ₨50,256 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (₨55,129) | ₨30,769 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (₨10,026) | ₨8,410 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (₨11,774) | ₨2,495 | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (₨32,303) | ₨40,044 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (₨9,023) | ₨11,962 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (₨584) | ₨600 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (₨2,268) | ₨2,116 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (₨5,150) | ₨3,603 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (₨5,565) | ₨6,737 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (₨6,162) | ₨5,639 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (₨962,465) | ₨1,997,080 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (₨94) | ₨112 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (₨7,018) | ₨1,909 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨301) | ₨311 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (₨501) | ₨401 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (₨250) | ₨514 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (₨251) | ₨303 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (₨552) | ₨309 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (₨160) | ₨189 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (₨201) | ₨133 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (₨301) | ₨394 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (₨1,803) | ₨1,486 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (₨933) | ₨1,191 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (₨3,360) | ₨3,615 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (₨519) | ₨885 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (₨901) | ₨325 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨1,003) | ₨393 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (₨72,037) | ₨55,804 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (₨10) | ₨4.62 | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (₨16,274) | ₨4,249 | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (₨231) | ₨216 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,112 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan
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