Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (руб 139) | руб 500 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (руб 279) | руб 373 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (руб 121) | руб 201 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (руб 37) | руб 85 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (руб 100) | руб 119 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (руб 23) | руб 190 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (руб 70) | руб 431 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (руб 46) | руб 114 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (руб 28) | руб 51 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (руб 256) | руб 80 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (руб 1,161) | руб 726 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (руб 111) | руб 148 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 45 | - | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 92,638 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 56,538 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (руб 4,645) | руб 9,374 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (руб 9,290) | руб 45,680 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (руб 9,290) | руб 28,184 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (руб 1,858) | руб 6,168 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (руб 1,393) | руб 491 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (руб 13,934) | руб 25,097 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (руб 6,334) | руб 10,146 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (руб 929) | руб 626 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 79% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (руб 464) | руб 5,476 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (руб 650) | руб 3,659 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (руб 4,645) | руб 7,691 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (руб 1,393) | руб 8,501 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,157,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (руб 72) | руб 51 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (руб 1,908) | руб 2,318 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (руб 64) | руб 511 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (руб 372) | руб 686 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,858 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (руб 232) | руб 385 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (руб 179) | руб 259 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (руб 269) | руб 285 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (руб 74) | руб 115 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (руб 84) | руб 154 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (руб 325) | руб 842 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,814 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 723 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,857 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (руб 836) | руб 461 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (руб 743) | руб 217 | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (руб 186) | руб 259 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 70,646 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (руб 3.34) | руб 2.76 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (руб 929) | руб 4,408 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (руб 186) | руб 205 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,302 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 18% cheaper than in Russia
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