Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (45 lei) | 36 lei | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (31 lei) | 22 lei | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (3.82 lei) | 5.38 lei | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (6 lei) | 13 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (2.43 lei) | 8 lei | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (10 lei) | 17 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (4.65 lei) | 4.39 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (1.60 lei) | 3.03 lei | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (14 lei) | 3.48 lei | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (84 lei) | 30 lei | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (3.46 lei) | 6 lei | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (2.06 lei) | 2.80 lei | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 42% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (1,063 lei) | 3,209 lei | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (652 lei) | 2,117 lei | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (354 lei) | 470 lei | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (1,047 lei) | 2,165 lei | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (628 lei) | 1,258 lei | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (403 lei) | 275 lei | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (428 lei) | 37 lei | + 1073% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (1,196 lei) | 1,540 lei | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (357 lei) | 379 lei | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (15 lei) | 46 lei | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 62 lei | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (87 lei) | 289 lei | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (122 lei) | 163 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (145 lei) | 300 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (172 lei) | 336 lei | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (94,939 lei) | 91,985 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (3.87 lei) | 8 lei | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (107 lei) | 93 lei | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 31 lei | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (19 lei) | 34 lei | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 128 lei | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (27 lei) | 20 lei | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (10 lei) | 14 lei | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (14 lei) | 16 lei | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (3.19 lei) | 6 lei | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (6 lei) | 11 lei | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (13 lei) | 36 lei | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Afghanistan | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (28 lei) | 100 lei | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (23 lei) | 49 lei | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (64 lei) | 138 lei | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (104 lei) | 157 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (35 lei) | 23 lei | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (1,572 lei) | 3,908 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (0.14 lei) | 0.17 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (114 lei) | 234 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (14 lei) | 22 lei | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,254 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Romania
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