Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 487 Afghani (41,965 Gs) | 58,534 Gs | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 400 Afghani (34,447 Gs) | 30,419 Gs | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 207 Afghani (17,829 Gs) | 9,261 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 75 Afghani (6,487 Gs) | 5,224 Gs | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 Afghani (8,034 Gs) | 11,637 Gs | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (4,031 Gs) | 8,501 Gs | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 233 Afghani (20,097 Gs) | 13,549 Gs | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4,301 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Afghani (2,463 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 Afghani (4,307 Gs) | 5,394 Gs | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (201,089 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 517% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 Afghani (6,663 Gs) | 10,669 Gs | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 Afghani (4,475 Gs) | 2,839 Gs | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 29% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,266 Afghani (3,296,314 Gs) | 5,169,570 Gs | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,468 Afghani (2,193,813 Gs) | 1,946,370 Gs | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,910 Afghani (595,280 Gs) | 317,195 Gs | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (2,714,522 Gs) | 3,215,610 Gs | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (2,146,134 Gs) | 1,850,250 Gs | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (493,146 Gs) | 322,395 Gs | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,016 Afghani (345,952 Gs) | 83,425 Gs | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,715 Afghani (2,128,948 Gs) | 1,918,290 Gs | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,193 Afghani (791,874 Gs) | 971,002 Gs | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 Afghani (51,007 Gs) | 21,880 Gs | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (25,843 Gs) | 26,821 Gs | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 4% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,731 Afghani (149,117 Gs) | 241,003 Gs | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,812 Afghani (242,241 Gs) | 186,830 Gs | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,683 Afghani (231,099 Gs) | 440,088 Gs | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,404 Afghani (293,193 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,539,540 Afghani (132,618,550 Gs) | 70,819,800 Gs | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Afghani (3,357 Gs) | 5,703 Gs | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (206,028 Gs) | 152,324 Gs | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (12,921 Gs) | 25,139 Gs | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (38,833 Gs) | 31,726 Gs | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 121,329 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (45,937 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (13,758 Gs) | 15,374 Gs | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 313 Afghani (26,974 Gs) | 20,772 Gs | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 Afghani (5,594 Gs) | 7,176 Gs | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 126 Afghani (10,843 Gs) | 9,663 Gs | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 Afghani (22,796 Gs) | 43,259 Gs | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (67,005 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (45,787 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (129,213 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (198,022 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (78,120 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (17,228 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 Afghani (8,614 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,973 Afghani (1,117,473 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (258 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,269 Afghani (195,421 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 154 Afghani (13,279 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 971 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 8% more expensive than in Paraguay
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