Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Peru
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (S/. 38) | S/. 25 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (S/. 26) | S/. 18 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (S/. 3.16) | S/. 4.77 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (S/. 5.20) | S/. 8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (S/. 2.02) | S/. 3.36 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (S/. 3.86) | S/. 4.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (S/. 1.33) | S/. 3.08 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (S/. 69) | S/. 34 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (S/. 2.87) | S/. 8 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (S/. 1.71) | S/. 2.08 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 83% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (S/. 881) | S/. 3,028 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (S/. 540) | S/. 1,655 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (S/. 294) | S/. 182 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (S/. 867) | S/. 1,749 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (S/. 520) | S/. 1,089 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (S/. 334) | S/. 143 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (S/. 694) | S/. 73 | + 856% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (S/. 992) | S/. 1,286 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (S/. 296) | S/. 405 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (S/. 13) | S/. 34 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 22% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (S/. 72) | S/. 159 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (S/. 101) | S/. 98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (S/. 120) | S/. 245 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (S/. 143) | S/. 243 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (S/. 78,699) | S/. 62,854 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (S/. 3.15) | S/. 5.28 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (S/. 89) | S/. 108 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (S/. 2.17) | S/. 16 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (S/. 17) | S/. 11 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 94 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (S/. 11) | S/. 26 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (S/. 8) | S/. 15 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (S/. 3.47) | S/. 5.54 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (S/. 3.90) | S/. 5.61 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (S/. 15) | S/. 35 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (S/. 23) | S/. 50 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (S/. 19) | S/. 28 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 110 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (S/. 86) | S/. 109 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (S/. 29) | S/. 33 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (S/. 8) | S/. 15 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (S/. 1,303) | S/. 1,934 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (S/. 0.11) | S/. 0.57 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (S/. 94) | S/. 152 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,749 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Peru
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