Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 50% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (﷼ 5.32) | ﷼ 36 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 31 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (﷼ 4.26) | ﷼ 7 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (﷼ 5.11) | ﷼ 14 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (﷼ 2.13) | ﷼ 6 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 17 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (﷼ 5.32) | ﷼ 8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (﷼ 1.60) | ﷼ 5.27 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (﷼ 15) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (﷼ 67) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (﷼ 3.19) | ﷼ 9 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (﷼ 0.67) | ﷼ 3.54 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (﷼ 6,405) | ﷼ 6,855 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (﷼ 931) | ﷼ 4,375 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 106) | ﷼ 451 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 532) | ﷼ 4,946 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (﷼ 532) | ﷼ 3,152 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (﷼ 106) | ﷼ 413 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 80) | ﷼ 270 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (﷼ 1,374) | ﷼ 1,006 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (﷼ 363) | ﷼ 472 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 47 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 75% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 198 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (﷼ 37) | ﷼ 227 | - 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,225 Afghani (﷼ 172) | ﷼ 438 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (﷼ 160) | ﷼ 623 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 12% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 62,145 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (﷼ 3.72) | ﷼ 2.26 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (﷼ 109) | ﷼ 156 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 22 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 141 | - 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 275 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 69 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 21 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (﷼ 4.26) | ﷼ 12 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (﷼ 4.79) | ﷼ 16 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 30 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Afghanistan | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 185 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 127 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 431 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (﷼ 48) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 19 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 2,512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (﷼ 0.16) | ﷼ 0.30 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (﷼ 80) | ﷼ 432 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 26 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 668 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.05320
SAR
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AFN
Cost of living in Afghanistan is 43% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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