Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Panama
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (2.07 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (4.14 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (1.79 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (0.55 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (1.49 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (0.34 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (1.03 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (0.69 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (0.41 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (3.80 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 300% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (17 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (1.66 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.27 B/. | - | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,244 B/. | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 790 B/. | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (69 B/.) | 115 B/. | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (138 B/.) | 755 B/. | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (138 B/.) | 507 B/. | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (28 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (21 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (469 B/.) | 308 B/. | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (94 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (14 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 10 B/. | - | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 67% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (7 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (10 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (69 B/.) | 87 B/. | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (21 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 74% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 22,809 B/. | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (1.07 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (28 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 12% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 45% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (0.96 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (5.52 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 29 B/. | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (3.45 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (2.65 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (4.00 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (1.10 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (1.24 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (4.83 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 34 B/. | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 12 B/. | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 36 B/. | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 58 B/. | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (12 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (11 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (2.76 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 663 B/. | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.05 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (14 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (2.76 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 522 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Panama
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