Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (1.72 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (3.44 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (1.49 B/.) | 4.10 B/. | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (0.46 B/.) | 1.65 B/. | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (1.24 B/.) | 2.99 B/. | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (0.29 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (0.86 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (0.57 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (0.34 B/.) | 1.92 B/. | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (3.16 B/.) | 1.53 B/. | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (14 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (1.38 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1.74 B/. | - | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,349 B/. | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 907 B/. | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (57 B/.) | 145 B/. | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (115 B/.) | 936 B/. | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (115 B/.) | 930 B/. | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (23 B/.) | 99 B/. | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (17 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (172 B/.) | 332 B/. | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (78 B/.) | 101 B/. | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (11 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 5.12 B/. | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (5.74 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (8 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (57 B/.) | 88 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (17 B/.) | 90 B/. | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 22,199 B/. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (0.89 B/.) | 1.25 B/. | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (24 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (0.80 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (4.59 B/.) | 24 B/. | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 41 B/. | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (2.87 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (2.21 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (3.33 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (0.92 B/.) | 3.78 B/. | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (1.03 B/.) | 3.41 B/. | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (4.01 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Afghanistan | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 32 B/. | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 15 B/. | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 32 B/. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 54 B/. | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (10 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (9 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (2.30 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 590 B/. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.04 B/.) | 0.39 B/. | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (11 B/.) | 51 B/. | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (2.29 B/.) | 5.73 B/. | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 848 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% cheaper than in Panama
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