Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Romania
Currency:
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| Food in Afghanistan is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (17 lei) | 33 lei | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (22 lei) | 21 lei | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (3.95 lei) | 5.11 lei | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (5.30 lei) | 12 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (2.28 lei) | 5.29 lei | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (7 lei) | 15 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (2.92 lei) | 3.81 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (1.41 lei) | 2.84 lei | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (17 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 407% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (120 lei) | 29 lei | + 315% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (3.60 lei) | 5.85 lei | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (1.70 lei) | 2.44 lei | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 56% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (2,434 lei) | 2,820 lei | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (1,972 lei) | 1,723 lei | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (225 lei) | 405 lei | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (2,955 lei) | 1,604 lei | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (1,548 lei) | 1,071 lei | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (282 lei) | 233 lei | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (331 lei) | 37 lei | + 804% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (907 lei) | 1,498 lei | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (253 lei) | 359 lei | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (16 lei) | 39 lei | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 29 lei | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 28% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (64 lei) | 231 lei | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (145 lei) | 148 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (156 lei) | 326 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (173 lei) | 351 lei | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (27,030 lei) | 84,369 lei | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (2.64 lei) | 5.75 lei | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (197 lei) | 69 lei | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 34% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (8 lei) | 26 lei | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (14 lei) | 30 lei | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 133 lei | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (7 lei) | 16 lei | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (7 lei) | 14 lei | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (15 lei) | 17 lei | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (4.50 lei) | 6 lei | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (5.63 lei) | 9 lei | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (8 lei) | 28 lei | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (51 lei) | 94 lei | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (26 lei) | 49 lei | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 155 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (94 lei) | 131 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (15 lei) | 21 lei | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (25 lei) | 12 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (28 lei) | 8 lei | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (2,023 lei) | 2,177 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (0.28 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (457 lei) | 181 lei | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (6 lei) | 18 lei | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,222 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% more expensive than in Romania
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