Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 865 Afghani (руб 556) | руб 470 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 590 Afghani (руб 379) | руб 308 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 Afghani (руб 150) | руб 174 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 Afghani (руб 47) | руб 78 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 Afghani (руб 77) | руб 116 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 Afghani (руб 30) | руб 206 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 185 Afghani (руб 119) | руб 418 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Afghani (руб 57) | руб 114 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 Afghani (руб 20) | руб 59 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (руб 177) | руб 68 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,600 Afghani (руб 1,027) | руб 625 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66 Afghani (руб 42) | руб 132 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (руб 25) | руб 36 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,316 Afghani (руб 13,044) | руб 57,360 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,458 Afghani (руб 7,999) | руб 40,996 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,772 Afghani (руб 4,348) | руб 8,619 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Afghani (руб 12,842) | руб 36,604 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,000 Afghani (руб 7,705) | руб 25,412 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,697 Afghani (руб 4,942) | руб 5,196 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,184 Afghani (руб 5,255) | руб 516 | + 918% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 22,863 Afghani (руб 14,680) | руб 28,904 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (руб 4,378) | руб 8,779 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 292 Afghani (руб 187) | руб 496 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 776 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 65% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,669 Afghani (руб 1,072) | руб 5,100 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,327 Afghani (руб 1,494) | руб 3,365 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,768 Afghani (руб 1,777) | руб 6,660 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,295 Afghani (руб 2,116) | руб 7,021 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,814,390 Afghani (руб 1,164,977) | руб 1,941,100 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 74 Afghani (руб 48) | руб 50 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (руб 1,319) | руб 1,645 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 466 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 359 Afghani (руб 231) | руб 471 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,425 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 515 Afghani (руб 331) | руб 294 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (руб 124) | руб 218 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (руб 173) | руб 253 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 Afghani (руб 39) | руб 101 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 119 Afghani (руб 76) | руб 126 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 Afghani (руб 159) | руб 657 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538 Afghani (руб 346) | руб 1,572 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 438 Afghani (руб 281) | руб 572 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,231 Afghani (руб 790) | руб 3,998 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,993 Afghani (руб 1,280) | руб 4,373 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 677 Afghani (руб 435) | руб 397 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 Afghani (руб 121) | руб 191 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (руб 129) | руб 252 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,034 Afghani (руб 19,284) | руб 49,633 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.65 Afghani (руб 1.70) | руб 2.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,174 Afghani (руб 1,396) | руб 2,595 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 273 Afghani (руб 175) | руб 172 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,103 prices entered by 423 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.642
RUB
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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