- Cost of Living
- Afghanistan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 287 Afghani (руб 252) | руб 359 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 205 Afghani (руб 180) | руб 278 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 195 Afghani (руб 171) | руб 134 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 Afghani (руб 55) | руб 65 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 Afghani (руб 76) | руб 81 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 Afghani (руб 41) | руб 138 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 259 Afghani (руб 228) | руб 310 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 69 Afghani (руб 61) | руб 93 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Afghani (руб 22) | руб 35 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 380 Afghani (руб 333) | руб 60 | + 451% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,128 Afghani (руб 1,869) | руб 532 | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 49 Afghani (руб 43) | руб 96 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 Afghani (руб 34) | руб 32 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 44,289 Afghani (руб 38,895) | руб 75,340 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,350 Afghani (руб 19,628) | руб 39,678 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,858 Afghani (руб 3,388) | руб 6,137 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 33,685 Afghani (руб 29,582) | руб 38,444 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,722 Afghani (руб 16,442) | руб 24,360 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,376 Afghani (руб 4,721) | руб 3,704 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,107 Afghani (руб 1,851) | руб 478 | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,713 Afghani (руб 20,824) | руб 26,419 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,822 Afghani (руб 5,991) | руб 6,120 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 262 Afghani (руб 230) | руб 403 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 509 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,801 Afghani (руб 1,582) | руб 5,511 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,951 Afghani (руб 1,713) | руб 3,037 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,078 Afghani (руб 1,825) | руб 5,637 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,312 Afghani (руб 2,030) | руб 7,478 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,975,000 Afghani (руб 1,734,455) | руб 1,208,140 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 Afghani (руб 39) | руб 43 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Afghani (руб 3,074) | руб 1,702 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 444 Afghani (руб 390) | руб 324 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Afghani (руб 286) | руб 508 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,237 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 260 Afghani (руб 229) | руб 230 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 269 Afghani (руб 236) | руб 166 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 269 Afghani (руб 236) | руб 211 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 Afghani (руб 68) | руб 71 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 151 Afghani (руб 132) | руб 104 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 285 Afghani (руб 250) | руб 515 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Afghani (руб 439) | руб 1,688 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 280 Afghani (руб 245) | руб 682 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 Afghani (руб 878) | руб 3,292 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 Afghani (руб 227) | руб 379 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 249 Afghani (руб 219) | руб 177 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (руб 439) | руб 234 | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 7,000 Afghani (руб 6,147) | руб 31,513 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 Afghani (руб 4.39) | руб 4.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,350 Afghani (руб 1,185) | руб 3,232 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 163 Afghani (руб 143) | руб 140 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,460 prices entered by 847 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.878
RUB
/
AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Russia
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