Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 30% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (26,490 Gs) | 31,938 Gs | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (33,867 Gs) | 28,523 Gs | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (12,392 Gs) | 8,416 Gs | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (6,045 Gs) | 4,890 Gs | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (8,112 Gs) | 11,490 Gs | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (3,497 Gs) | 8,831 Gs | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (11,196 Gs) | 18,106 Gs | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (4,464 Gs) | 10,244 Gs | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (2,156 Gs) | 6,145 Gs | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (25,560 Gs) | 5,107 Gs | + 400% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (183,458 Gs) | 35,965 Gs | + 410% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (5,517 Gs) | 10,233 Gs | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (2,607 Gs) | 2,728 Gs | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 60% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (3,726,297 Gs) | 3,863,590 Gs | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (3,018,722 Gs) | 2,607,980 Gs | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (345,084 Gs) | 375,745 Gs | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (4,525,032 Gs) | 2,427,560 Gs | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (2,370,545 Gs) | 1,475,620 Gs | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (431,101 Gs) | 268,588 Gs | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (506,279 Gs) | 149,515 Gs | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (1,389,007 Gs) | 2,015,670 Gs | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (387,991 Gs) | 704,774 Gs | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (25,119 Gs) | 20,660 Gs | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 15,300 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (97,514 Gs) | 302,137 Gs | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (221,462 Gs) | 222,830 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,064 Afghani (350,434 Gs) | 459,329 Gs | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (264,961 Gs) | 345,251 Gs | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (41,385,670 Gs) | 87,789,200 Gs | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (4,042 Gs) | 6,121 Gs | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (301,771 Gs) | 150,772 Gs | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (12,933 Gs) | 32,222 Gs | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (21,555 Gs) | 44,530 Gs | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 119,691 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (10,762 Gs) | 21,580 Gs | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (10,772 Gs) | 19,210 Gs | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (23,716 Gs) | 23,694 Gs | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (6,889 Gs) | 5,776 Gs | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (8,626 Gs) | 8,681 Gs | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (12,933 Gs) | 45,715 Gs | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 47% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (77,519 Gs) | 84,438 Gs | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (40,110 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 125,594 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (144,463 Gs) | 145,605 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (22,335 Gs) | 29,933 Gs | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (38,748 Gs) | 14,629 Gs | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (43,110 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 547% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (3,097,554 Gs) | 3,294,910 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (431 Gs) | 764 Gs | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (699,790 Gs) | 199,311 Gs | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (9,922 Gs) | 11,594 Gs | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 909 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Paraguay
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