Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Palau
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Palau | ||||
Afghanistan | Palau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani ($2.10) | $13 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani ($4.21) | $6.00 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani ($1.82) | $5.51 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani ($0.56) | $3.17 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani ($1.52) | $5.00 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani ($0.35) | $7 | - 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani ($1.05) | $11 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani ($0.70) | $4.41 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani ($0.42) | $2.20 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani ($3.87) | $4.23 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani ($18) | $16 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani ($1.68) | $3.00 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.10 | - | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Palau | ||||
Afghanistan | Palau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $1,220 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $813 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani ($70) | $102 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani ($140) | $605 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani ($140) | $454 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani ($28) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani ($21) | $120 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani ($477) | $500 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani ($96) | $200 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $18 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $3.75 | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Palau | ||||
Afghanistan | Palau | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani ($7) | $50 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani ($10) | $60 | - 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani ($70) | $125 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani ($21) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Palau | ||||
Afghanistan | Palau | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $26,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani ($1.09) | $1.81 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani ($29) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Palau | ||||
Afghanistan | Palau | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani ($0.97) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani ($5.61) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani ($3.51) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani ($2.70) | $3.10 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani ($4.07) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani ($1.12) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani ($1.26) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani ($4.91) | $7 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Palau | ||||
Afghanistan | Palau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $40 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $60 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani ($13) | $9 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani ($11) | $5.00 | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani ($2.81) | $8 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani ($14) | $87 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani ($2.81) | $7 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Palau
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