Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 307 Afghani (руб 255) | руб 381 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 393 Afghani (руб 327) | руб 255 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 144 Afghani (руб 120) | руб 141 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 Afghani (руб 58) | руб 67 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 Afghani (руб 78) | руб 87 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Afghani (руб 34) | руб 150 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 130 Afghani (руб 108) | руб 320 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 Afghani (руб 43) | руб 95 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (руб 21) | руб 33 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 296 Afghani (руб 247) | руб 61 | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (руб 1,769) | руб 530 | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 64 Afghani (руб 53) | руб 94 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 Afghani (руб 25) | руб 32 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,218 Afghani (руб 35,940) | руб 75,229 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,012 Afghani (руб 29,115) | руб 43,484 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,002 Afghani (руб 3,328) | руб 6,636 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 52,482 Afghani (руб 43,644) | руб 39,851 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,494 Afghani (руб 22,864) | руб 25,004 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 Afghani (руб 4,158) | руб 4,110 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,872 Afghani (руб 4,883) | руб 417 | + 1071% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 16,110 Afghani (руб 13,397) | руб 24,777 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,500 Afghani (руб 3,742) | руб 5,517 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 291 Afghani (руб 242) | руб 430 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 724 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131 Afghani (руб 941) | руб 5,782 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,569 Afghani (руб 2,136) | руб 2,885 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,775 Afghani (руб 2,308) | руб 5,928 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,073 Afghani (руб 2,556) | руб 6,846 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 480,000 Afghani (руб 399,163) | руб 1,412,860 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 47 Afghani (руб 39) | руб 45 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (руб 2,911) | руб 1,906 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (руб 125) | руб 502 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 250 Afghani (руб 208) | руб 585 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,351 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 125 Afghani (руб 104) | руб 238 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 Afghani (руб 104) | руб 155 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Afghani (руб 229) | руб 198 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (руб 66) | руб 69 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Afghani (руб 83) | руб 98 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 Afghani (руб 125) | руб 603 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 899 Afghani (руб 748) | руб 1,770 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 465 Afghani (руб 387) | руб 610 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,676 Afghani (руб 1,393) | руб 3,282 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (руб 215) | руб 431 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 449 Afghani (руб 374) | руб 218 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (руб 416) | руб 241 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,926 Afghani (руб 29,876) | руб 30,129 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (руб 4.16) | руб 2.68 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,116 Afghani (руб 6,749) | руб 3,340 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 Afghani (руб 96) | руб 150 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,396 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia
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