Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (22 ﷼) | 66 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (20 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (7 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (3.42 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (3.62 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (2.09 ﷼) | 4.80 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (12 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (2.32 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (1.31 ﷼) | 4.52 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 14 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (109 ﷼) | 132 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (3.87 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (2.45 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (2,116 ﷼) | 9,862 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (1,379 ﷼) | 6,764 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (359 ﷼) | 476 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (1,465 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (1,158 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (266 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (217 ﷼) | 259 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,523 Afghani (1,186 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (461 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (32 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (14 ﷼) | 35 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 37% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (60 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (166 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (176 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (116 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (38,313 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (1.70 ﷼) | 1.35 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (111 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (7 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (21 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 214 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (25 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (7 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (16 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (3.68 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (7 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (13 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (36 ﷼) | 177 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (25 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (70 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (107 ﷼) | 343 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (42 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (9 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (23 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (1,306 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (0.16 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (390 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (8 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 552 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.04649
QAR
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Qatar
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