Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (S/. 5.38) | S/. 26 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (S/. 24) | S/. 20 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (S/. 4.31) | S/. 5.57 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (S/. 5.17) | S/. 11 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (S/. 2.15) | S/. 4.30 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (S/. 27) | S/. 14 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (S/. 5.38) | S/. 6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (S/. 1.61) | S/. 3.43 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (S/. 15) | S/. 6 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (S/. 67) | S/. 47 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (S/. 3.23) | S/. 8 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (S/. 0.67) | S/. 2.16 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (S/. 6,480) | S/. 2,981 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (S/. 942) | S/. 1,753 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (S/. 108) | S/. 241 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (S/. 538) | S/. 1,716 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (S/. 538) | S/. 1,229 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (S/. 108) | S/. 158 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (S/. 81) | S/. 83 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (S/. 1,390) | S/. 1,154 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (S/. 367) | S/. 440 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (S/. 54) | S/. 42 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (S/. 65) | S/. 153 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (S/. 38) | S/. 110 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (S/. 188) | S/. 269 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (S/. 161) | S/. 291 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 60,925 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (S/. 3.77) | S/. 4.57 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (S/. 111) | S/. 116 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 9% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (S/. 19) | S/. 25 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (S/. 6) | S/. 30 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | S/. 113 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (S/. 13) | S/. 26 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (S/. 27) | S/. 17 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (S/. 12) | S/. 22 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (S/. 4.31) | S/. 7 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (S/. 4.84) | S/. 6 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (S/. 13) | S/. 33 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 29% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Afghanistan | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (S/. 16) | S/. 58 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | S/. 36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 114 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | S/. 132 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (S/. 48) | S/. 36 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (S/. 6) | S/. 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 2,973 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (S/. 0.16) | S/. 0.74 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (S/. 81) | S/. 217 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,615 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Peru
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