Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (Php82) | Php286 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (Php368) | Php229 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (Php188) | Php125 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (Php65) | Php122 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (Php79) | Php136 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (Php33) | Php87 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (Php409) | Php215 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (Php82) | Php137 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (Php25) | Php122 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (Php226) | Php79 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (Php1,023) | Php507 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (Php49) | Php74 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (Php10) | Php39 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (Php98,521) | Php84,274 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (Php14,320) | Php39,909 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (Php1,637) | Php5,673 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (Php8,183) | Php26,566 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (Php8,183) | Php15,487 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (Php1,637) | Php5,075 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (Php1,227) | Php1,536 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (Php21,136) | Php22,695 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (Php5,579) | Php7,617 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (Php818) | Php343 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Php999 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (Php982) | Php1,931 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (Php573) | Php1,578 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (Php2,864) | Php4,413 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (Php2,455) | Php3,616 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Php1,332,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (Php57) | Php64 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (Php1,681) | Php941 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (Php295) | Php263 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (Php98) | Php1,132 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (Php205) | Php224 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (Php409) | Php183 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (Php180) | Php217 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (Php65) | Php79 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (Php74) | Php78 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (Php205) | Php311 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Afghanistan | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (Php245) | Php746 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Php823 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php8,198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Php1,739 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (Php736) | Php237 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (Php98) | Php163 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Php243 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Php50,403 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (Php2.45) | Php34 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (Php1,227) | Php2,215 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (Php286) | Php176 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 15% cheaper than in Philippines
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