Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (8 zł) | 42 zł | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (2.21 zł) | 4.15 zł | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (5.96 zł) | 13 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (1.38 zł) | 11 zł | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (4.14 zł) | 19 zł | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (2.76 zł) | 3.74 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (1.65 zł) | 3.89 zł | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (15 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 273% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (69 zł) | 38 zł | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 3.92 zł | - | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 27% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 5,659 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,042 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (276 zł) | 1,066 zł | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (552 zł) | 3,680 zł | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (552 zł) | 2,507 zł | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (110 zł) | 374 zł | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (83 zł) | 46 zł | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (827 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (376 zł) | 456 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (55 zł) | 36 zł | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (28 zł) | 330 zł | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (39 zł) | 141 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (276 zł) | 307 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (83 zł) | 344 zł | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 108,314 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (4.28 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (113 zł) | 111 zł | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (3.82 zł) | 17 zł | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 164 zł | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (14 zł) | 22 zł | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.41 zł) | 8 zł | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (4.96 zł) | 12 zł | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (19 zł) | 49 zł | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Afghanistan | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 101 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 56 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 252 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 173 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (50 zł) | 28 zł | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (44 zł) | 15 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,897 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (0.20 zł) | 0.47 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (55 zł) | 138 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,513 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 23% cheaper than in Poland
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