Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (₨962) | ₨477 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (₨869) | ₨617 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (₨326) | ₨253 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (₨151) | ₨111 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (₨160) | ₨146 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (₨92) | ₨85 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (₨511) | ₨736 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (₨102) | ₨147 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (₨58) | ₨52 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (₨4,786) | ₨1,607 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (₨171) | ₨133 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (₨108) | ₨80 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (₨93,322) | ₨65,208 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (₨60,820) | ₨40,675 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (₨15,837) | ₨11,662 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (₨64,605) | ₨44,902 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (₨51,077) | ₨32,659 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (₨11,737) | ₨8,932 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (₨9,570) | ₨2,572 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (₨53,374) | ₨44,098 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (₨20,313) | ₨23,617 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (₨1,433) | ₨667 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (₨615) | ₨516 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (₨2,649) | ₨3,054 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (₨7,301) | ₨5,408 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (₨7,773) | ₨8,399 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (₨5,109) | ₨5,912 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (₨1,689,715) | ₨2,463,580 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (₨75) | ₨107 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (₨4,903) | ₨2,108 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (₨308) | ₨260 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (₨924) | ₨616 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (₨1,093) | ₨463 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (₨327) | ₨350 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (₨716) | ₨441 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (₨162) | ₨189 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (₨288) | ₨169 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (₨560) | ₨480 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (₨1,595) | ₨1,849 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (₨1,090) | ₨1,458 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (₨3,075) | ₨2,679 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (₨4,713) | ₨3,680 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (₨1,859) | ₨850 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (₨410) | ₨437 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (₨1,025) | ₨435 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (₨57,584) | ₨58,894 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (₨7) | ₨39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (₨17,194) | ₨4,106 | + 319% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (₨349) | ₨267 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,994 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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