Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 235 Afghani (26,774 Gs) | 51,733 Gs | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (51,228 Gs) | 37,597 Gs | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (26,183 Gs) | 12,618 Gs | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (9,107 Gs) | 7,100 Gs | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (10,929 Gs) | 14,154 Gs | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (4,554 Gs) | 13,403 Gs | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (56,920 Gs) | 21,769 Gs | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (11,384 Gs) | 14,051 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (3,415 Gs) | 7,766 Gs | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (31,394 Gs) | 6,009 Gs | + 422% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (142,300 Gs) | 37,414 Gs | + 280% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (6,830 Gs) | 13,619 Gs | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (1,423 Gs) | 2,267 Gs | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 51% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (13,706,365 Gs) | 5,343,000 Gs | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (1,992,204 Gs) | 2,709,980 Gs | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (227,680 Gs) | 269,128 Gs | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (1,138,402 Gs) | 2,580,740 Gs | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (1,138,402 Gs) | 2,270,120 Gs | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (227,680 Gs) | 142,501 Gs | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (170,760 Gs) | 80,276 Gs | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (2,940,471 Gs) | 1,798,770 Gs | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (776,162 Gs) | 951,625 Gs | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (113,840 Gs) | 26,360 Gs | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 25,233 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (136,608 Gs) | 347,611 Gs | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (79,688 Gs) | 239,674 Gs | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (367,191 Gs) | 698,593 Gs | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (341,521 Gs) | 297,199 Gs | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 18% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 113,815,000 Gs | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (7,969 Gs) | 7,264 Gs | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (233,863 Gs) | 152,812 Gs | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (40,982 Gs) | 39,405 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (13,661 Gs) | 44,653 Gs | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 116,544 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (28,460 Gs) | 30,682 Gs | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (56,920 Gs) | 15,204 Gs | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (25,045 Gs) | 30,523 Gs | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (9,107 Gs) | 7,556 Gs | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (10,246 Gs) | 10,190 Gs | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (28,460 Gs) | 55,214 Gs | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (34,152 Gs) | 80,485 Gs | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 62,949 Gs | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 148,226 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 196,018 Gs | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (102,456 Gs) | 59,470 Gs | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (13,661 Gs) | 23,840 Gs | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8,582 Gs | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,845,800 Gs | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (342 Gs) | 400 Gs | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (170,760 Gs) | 144,554 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (39,844 Gs) | 8,525 Gs | + 367% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 387 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Paraguay
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