Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (€1.95) | €10 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (€3.91) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (€1.69) | €3.48 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (€0.52) | €0.95 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (€1.41) | €3.11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (€0.33) | €2.06 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (€0.98) | €5.60 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (€0.65) | €1.93 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.39) | €1.71 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.59) | €1.08 | + 233% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€16) | €5.90 | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (€1.56) | €2.08 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.94 | - | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €928 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (€65) | €173 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€130) | €967 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€130) | €671 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€26) | €124 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €33 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 34,029 Afghani (€443) | €366 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€89) | €131 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €7 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
| Clothes | - 74% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 74% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €87 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€9) | €35 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (€65) | €78 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €86 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 20% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €26,898 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (€1.01) | €1.78 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€27) | €36 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (€0.90) | €4.69 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€5.21) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €65 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.26) | €4.74 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.51) | €4.03 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.78) | €5.02 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.04) | €2.70 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.17) | €2.21 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.56) | €16 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €31 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €63 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €45 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (€10) | €3.47 | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.61) | €1.97 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €520 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (€13) | €38 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (€2.61) | €5.13 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,221 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Portugal
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