Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 58% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 Afghani (SGD $2.61) | SGD $13 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 Afghani (SGD $5.21) | SGD $10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 130 Afghani (SGD $2.26) | SGD $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40 Afghani (SGD $0.70) | SGD $3.81 | - 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 108 Afghani (SGD $1.88) | SGD $5.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Afghani (SGD $0.43) | SGD $3.72 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Afghani (SGD $1.30) | SGD $16 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (SGD $0.87) | SGD $5.90 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Afghani (SGD $0.52) | SGD $4.20 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 276 Afghani (SGD $4.79) | SGD $5.80 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,250 Afghani (SGD $22) | SGD $43 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 Afghani (SGD $2.09) | SGD $3.26 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | SGD $3.25 | - | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 62% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | SGD $6,335 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | SGD $4,697 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Afghani (SGD $87) | SGD $276 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000 Afghani (SGD $174) | SGD $4,640 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Afghani (SGD $174) | SGD $3,300 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Afghani (SGD $35) | SGD $181 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Afghani (SGD $26) | SGD $44 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 Afghani (SGD $261) | SGD $746 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,818 Afghani (SGD $119) | SGD $189 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Afghani (SGD $17) | SGD $13 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 78% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 500 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $105 | - 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700 Afghani (SGD $12) | SGD $58 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Afghani (SGD $87) | SGD $143 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 Afghani (SGD $26) | SGD $157 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 55% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | SGD $142,313 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 78 Afghani (SGD $1.35) | SGD $3.04 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,054 Afghani (SGD $36) | SGD $129 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 63% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69 Afghani (SGD $1.20) | SGD $13 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 400 Afghani (SGD $7) | SGD $38 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | SGD $73 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Afghani (SGD $4.35) | SGD $13 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 Afghani (SGD $3.34) | SGD $5.45 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 290 Afghani (SGD $5.04) | SGD $19 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Afghani (SGD $1.39) | SGD $3.73 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 Afghani (SGD $1.56) | SGD $5.22 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 Afghani (SGD $6) | SGD $48 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Afghanistan | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | SGD $77 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | SGD $31 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | SGD $216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | SGD $152 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 900 Afghani (SGD $16) | SGD $23 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 Afghani (SGD $14) | SGD $7 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Afghani (SGD $3.48) | SGD $12 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | SGD $922 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.60 Afghani (SGD $0.06) | SGD $0.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Afghani (SGD $17) | SGD $189 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Afghani (SGD $3.48) | SGD $16 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,139 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in Singapore
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