Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Afghani (SGD $1.85) | SGD $13 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 450 Afghani (SGD $8) | SGD $11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 230 Afghani (SGD $4.26) | SGD $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Afghani (SGD $1.48) | SGD $3.88 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Afghani (SGD $1.78) | SGD $5.20 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Afghani (SGD $0.74) | SGD $4.05 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 500 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $22 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Afghani (SGD $1.85) | SGD $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (SGD $0.56) | SGD $5.41 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (SGD $5.11) | SGD $5.21 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (SGD $23) | SGD $41 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 Afghani (SGD $1.11) | SGD $2.92 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 Afghani (SGD $0.23) | SGD $4.06 | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 120,400 Afghani (SGD $2,229) | SGD $6,398 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,500 Afghani (SGD $324) | SGD $4,291 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Afghani (SGD $37) | SGD $231 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (SGD $185) | SGD $4,060 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (SGD $185) | SGD $3,393 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (SGD $37) | SGD $131 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (SGD $28) | SGD $47 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,830 Afghani (SGD $478) | SGD $1,084 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (SGD $126) | SGD $363 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (SGD $19) | SGD $24 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 77% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 77% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 Afghani (SGD $22) | SGD $115 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (SGD $13) | SGD $65 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Afghani (SGD $65) | SGD $178 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Afghani (SGD $56) | SGD $204 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | SGD $156,163 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 70 Afghani (SGD $1.30) | SGD $2.89 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (SGD $38) | SGD $79 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 360 Afghani (SGD $7) | SGD $14 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 Afghani (SGD $2.22) | SGD $37 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | SGD $122 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (SGD $4.63) | SGD $13 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $5.44 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 220 Afghani (SGD $4.07) | SGD $14 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (SGD $1.48) | SGD $5.31 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (SGD $1.67) | SGD $9 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Afghani (SGD $4.63) | SGD $32 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Afghani (SGD $5.55) | SGD $49 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | SGD $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | SGD $387 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | SGD $115 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (SGD $17) | SGD $21 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 Afghani (SGD $2.22) | SGD $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (SGD $3.71) | SGD $12 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | SGD $922 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 Afghani (SGD $0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,500 Afghani (SGD $28) | SGD $212 | - 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 350 Afghani (SGD $6) | SGD $16 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 01, 2024.
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Singapore
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