Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (€2.69) | €3.08 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (€0.84) | €0.79 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (€1.38) | €2.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (€0.54) | €1.76 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (€2.13) | €4.87 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (€1.02) | €1.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (€0.35) | €1.16 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (€3.18) | €1.16 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (€18) | €4.52 | + 308% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (€0.76) | €2.32 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (€0.45) | €0.81 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 38% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (€234) | €1,108 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (€144) | €845 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (€78) | €124 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (€230) | €835 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (€138) | €596 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (€89) | €144 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (€184) | €30 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (€263) | €370 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (€79) | €99 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (€3.36) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (€19) | €79 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (€27) | €28 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (€32) | €73 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (€38) | €89 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 36% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (€20,909) | €29,925 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (€0.85) | €1.92 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (€0.58) | €4.42 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (€4.61) | €5.23 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €56 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (€2.88) | €3.97 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (€2.22) | €3.29 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (€3.34) | €4.71 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (€0.92) | €1.83 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (€1.04) | €2.32 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (€4.03) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Afghanistan | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (€6) | €27 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (€5.05) | €14 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €34 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (€23) | €40 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (€8) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (€2.18) | €2.57 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (€2.31) | €2.03 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (€346) | €563 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (€0.03) | €0.32 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (€25) | €35 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (€3.15) | €5.06 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,346 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Portugal
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