- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 Afghani (руб 258) | руб 355 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 239 Afghani (руб 209) | руб 285 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 192 Afghani (руб 168) | руб 134 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 63 Afghani (руб 55) | руб 64 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 Afghani (руб 75) | руб 82 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Afghani (руб 37) | руб 147 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 245 Afghani (руб 214) | руб 311 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Afghani (руб 63) | руб 94 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Afghani (руб 22) | руб 35 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 Afghani (руб 262) | руб 62 | + 325% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,191 Afghani (руб 1,914) | руб 523 | + 266% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (руб 43) | руб 94 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 Afghani (руб 33) | руб 31 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 1% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,432 Afghani (руб 36,199) | руб 75,648 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,514 Afghani (руб 17,923) | руб 40,722 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,925 Afghani (руб 6,050) | руб 6,208 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 24,217 Afghani (руб 21,158) | руб 38,306 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 16,735 Afghani (руб 14,621) | руб 25,041 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,635 Afghani (руб 5,797) | руб 3,902 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,392 Afghani (руб 4,711) | руб 482 | + 877% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 37,484 Afghani (руб 32,750) | руб 26,711 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,473 Afghani (руб 9,150) | руб 5,841 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 253 Afghani (руб 221) | руб 395 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 537 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 Afghani (руб 1,747) | руб 5,258 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,100 Afghani (руб 1,835) | руб 3,050 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 Afghani (руб 1,914) | руб 5,486 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,327 Afghani (руб 2,033) | руб 7,257 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (руб 1,725,553) | руб 1,132,050 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 Afghani (руб 37) | руб 42 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (руб 3,058) | руб 1,702 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 405 Afghani (руб 354) | руб 318 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 291 Afghani (руб 254) | руб 504 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,317 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 205 Afghani (руб 179) | руб 230 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 Afghani (руб 219) | руб 160 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 243 Afghani (руб 212) | руб 207 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 Afghani (руб 65) | руб 69 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 122 Afghani (руб 107) | руб 101 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 294 Afghani (руб 257) | руб 524 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 704 Afghani (руб 615) | руб 1,596 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 248 Afghani (руб 217) | руб 670 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,573 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,253 Afghani (руб 1,095) | руб 3,373 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 534 Afghani (руб 467) | руб 373 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Afghani (руб 173) | руб 179 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 350 Afghani (руб 306) | руб 226 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,404 Afghani (руб 22,195) | руб 31,480 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 Afghani (руб 1,092) | руб 3,130 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 148 Afghani (руб 130) | руб 137 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,806 prices entered by 927 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.874
RUB
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia
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