Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Portugal
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (€1.37) | €11 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (€3.14) | €3.48 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (€1.09) | €0.96 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (€1.31) | €3.19 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (€0.55) | €2.17 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (€7) | €4.94 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (€1.37) | €1.99 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (€0.41) | €1.42 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.77) | €1.14 | + 230% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (€17) | €5.42 | + 215% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (€0.82) | €2.22 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (€0.17) | €0.99 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (€1,644) | €1,393 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (€239) | €968 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €125 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (€137) | €974 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (€137) | €699 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (€27) | €115 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €25 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (€353) | €347 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€93) | €148 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (€14) | €8 | + 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in Afghanistan is 71% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (€16) | €91 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (€10) | €34 | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (€48) | €93 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (€41) | €93 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,828 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (€0.96) | €1.77 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (€4.92) | €6 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (€1.64) | €5.54 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €73 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€3.41) | €3.52 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (€7) | €4.03 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (€3.00) | €4.65 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€1.09) | €2.26 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.23) | €2.43 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (€3.41) | €14 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Afghanistan is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (€4.10) | €36 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €71 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €49 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (€12) | €8 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (€1.64) | €3.01 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €1.93 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €512 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (€0.04) | €0.21 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (€20) | €36 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (€4.78) | €5.25 | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,056 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Portugal
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