Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Paraguay
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 19% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (12,452 Gs) | 46,866 Gs | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (24,904 Gs) | 32,962 Gs | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (10,792 Gs) | 11,678 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (3,321 Gs) | 6,723 Gs | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (8,966 Gs) | 13,581 Gs | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (2,075 Gs) | 14,369 Gs | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (6,226 Gs) | 20,460 Gs | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (4,151 Gs) | 15,561 Gs | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (2,490 Gs) | 9,322 Gs | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (22,893 Gs) | 7,616 Gs | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (103,768 Gs) | 46,973 Gs | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (9,962 Gs) | 11,973 Gs | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 2,800 Gs | - | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 4,365,820 Gs | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 2,518,300 Gs | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (415,072 Gs) | 328,816 Gs | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (830,143 Gs) | 3,289,850 Gs | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (830,143 Gs) | 1,976,380 Gs | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (166,029 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (124,521 Gs) | 97,756 Gs | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (1,245,215 Gs) | 2,652,160 Gs | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (565,991 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (83,014 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 20,297 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (41,507 Gs) | 388,682 Gs | - 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (58,110 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (415,072 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (124,521 Gs) | 356,592 Gs | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 77,238,600 Gs | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (6,447 Gs) | 8,642 Gs | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (170,537 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (5,754 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (33,206 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 135,839 Gs | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (20,754 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (15,969 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (24,074 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (6,641 Gs) | 15,037 Gs | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (7,471 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (29,055 Gs) | 74,238 Gs | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Afghanistan | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 74,865 Gs | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 72,482 Gs | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 154,165 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 196,658 Gs | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (74,713 Gs) | 41,674 Gs | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (66,411 Gs) | 24,201 Gs | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (16,631 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,591,640 Gs | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (299 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (83,014 Gs) | 241,786 Gs | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (16,603 Gs) | 9,861 Gs | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 878 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay
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