- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 11% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (16 lei) | 30 lei | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (11 lei) | 19 lei | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (3.40 lei) | 4.73 lei | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (4.74 lei) | 12 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (2.55 lei) | 5.17 lei | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (3.79 lei) | 3.85 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (1.35 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (21 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 533% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (116 lei) | 28 lei | + 308% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (2.66 lei) | 5.44 lei | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (2.14 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (2,418 lei) | 2,657 lei | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (1,220 lei) | 1,689 lei | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (211 lei) | 408 lei | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (1,839 lei) | 1,633 lei | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (1,022 lei) | 1,118 lei | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (294 lei) | 267 lei | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (115 lei) | 38 lei | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (1,295 lei) | 1,490 lei | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (372 lei) | 363 lei | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (14 lei) | 35 lei | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 22 lei | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (98 lei) | 280 lei | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (107 lei) | 156 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (113 lei) | 337 lei | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (126 lei) | 381 lei | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 48% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (107,826 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (2.43 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (191 lei) | 65 lei | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (24 lei) | 28 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 116 lei | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (14 lei) | 20 lei | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (4.21 lei) | 5.49 lei | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (16 lei) | 29 lei | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (27 lei) | 79 lei | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (15 lei) | 48 lei | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 144 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (55 lei) | 135 lei | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (14 lei) | 20 lei | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (27 lei) | 8 lei | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (382 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (0.27 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (74 lei) | 188 lei | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (9 lei) | 17 lei | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,255 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.05460
RON
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Romania
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