Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (35 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (24 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (10 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (2.98 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (4.91 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (1.90 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (8 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (3.64 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (1.25 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (11 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (65 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (2.70 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (1.61 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (831 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (510 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (277 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (818 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (491 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (315 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16,000 Afghani (655 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (935 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (279 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (12 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 30 ﷼ | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (68 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (95 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (113 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (135 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (74,232 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 Afghani (2.97 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (84 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 Afghani (2.05 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (16 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 263 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (10 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (8 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (3.27 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (3.68 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (14 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 73% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Afghanistan | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (22 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (18 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 387 ﷼ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (82 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (28 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (8 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (8 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (1,229 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.11 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (89 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 192 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.04091
QAR
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 51% cheaper than in Qatar
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