Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Palestinian Territory
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Afghanistan | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (5.29 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (24 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (4.24 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (5.08 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (2.12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (26 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (5.29 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.59 ₪) | 3.20 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (66 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (3.18 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (0.66 ₪) | 2.13 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Afghanistan | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (6,374 ₪) | 7,338 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (926 ₪) | 2,000 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (106 ₪) | 330 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (529 ₪) | 3,000 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (529 ₪) | 2,500 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (106 ₪) | 526 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (79 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (1,367 ₪) | 995 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (361 ₪) | 564 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (53 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 13 ₪ | - | |
| Clothes | - 84% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 84% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Afghanistan | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (64 ₪) | 311 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (37 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (185 ₪) | 600 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (159 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Afghanistan | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 133,069 ₪ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (3.71 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (109 ₪) | 150 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Afghanistan | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (19 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (6 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100 ₪ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (13 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (26 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.24 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (4.76 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (13 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory | ||||
| Afghanistan | Palestinian Territory | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (16 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 60 ₪ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 80 ₪ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 150 ₪ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (48 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,500 ₪ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (0.16 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (79 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (19 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Palestinian Territory
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