Cost of living in Afghanistan compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 469 Afghani (SGD $8) | SGD $12 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 424 Afghani (SGD $7) | SGD $8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 159 Afghani (SGD $2.72) | SGD $5.49 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 74 Afghani (SGD $1.26) | SGD $2.99 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 Afghani (SGD $1.34) | SGD $3.49 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Afghani (SGD $0.77) | SGD $3.43 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 249 Afghani (SGD $4.27) | SGD $18 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Afghani (SGD $0.86) | SGD $4.28 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28 Afghani (SGD $0.48) | SGD $2.50 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | SGD $4.98 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,334 Afghani (SGD $40) | SGD $31 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 83 Afghani (SGD $1.43) | SGD $2.91 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 Afghani (SGD $0.90) | SGD $2.29 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Afghanistan is 61% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,520 Afghani (SGD $780) | SGD $3,813 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,666 Afghani (SGD $508) | SGD $2,710 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,725 Afghani (SGD $132) | SGD $158 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,512 Afghani (SGD $540) | SGD $3,050 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,914 Afghani (SGD $427) | SGD $1,747 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,725 Afghani (SGD $98) | SGD $84 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,668 Afghani (SGD $80) | SGD $43 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 26,034 Afghani (SGD $446) | SGD $658 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,908 Afghani (SGD $170) | SGD $187 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 699 Afghani (SGD $12) | SGD $11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Afghani (SGD $5.14) | SGD $18 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Afghanistan is 30% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,292 Afghani (SGD $22) | SGD $113 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,561 Afghani (SGD $61) | SGD $50 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,791 Afghani (SGD $65) | SGD $141 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,492 Afghani (SGD $43) | SGD $177 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Afghanistan is 72% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 824,196 Afghani (SGD $14,122) | SGD $118,218 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 Afghani (SGD $0.63) | SGD $2.20 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,392 Afghani (SGD $41) | SGD $97 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Afghanistan is 48% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Afghani (SGD $2.57) | SGD $13 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 451 Afghani (SGD $8) | SGD $10 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | SGD $69 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 533 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $14 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 160 Afghani (SGD $2.74) | SGD $8 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 349 Afghani (SGD $5.98) | SGD $9 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 Afghani (SGD $1.36) | SGD $2.89 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 141 Afghani (SGD $2.41) | SGD $4.27 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 273 Afghani (SGD $4.68) | SGD $35 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Afghanistan is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 778 Afghani (SGD $13) | SGD $54 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $26 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,500 Afghani (SGD $26) | SGD $134 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,299 Afghani (SGD $39) | SGD $147 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 907 Afghani (SGD $16) | SGD $21 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Afghani (SGD $3.43) | SGD $6.00 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Afghani (SGD $9) | SGD $11 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,088 Afghani (SGD $481) | SGD $724 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.48 Afghani (SGD $0.06) | SGD $0.25 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,387 Afghani (SGD $144) | SGD $163 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 170 Afghani (SGD $2.92) | SGD $14 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 774 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afghanistan is 60% cheaper than in Singapore
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